Best 5 Banana Cheesecake Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable union of classic cheesecake and sweet, tropical bananas with our tantalizing Banana Cheesecake Dessert recipe. This delightful treat combines a creamy, luscious cheesecake filling swirled with caramelized bananas, all nestled atop a graham cracker crust. Experience a symphony of flavors as the tangy cheesecake complements the velvety banana filling, resulting in a dessert that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring baking success even for novice bakers. Discover the art of creating a graham cracker crust from scratch, ensuring a sturdy base for your cheesecake. Learn the secrets of crafting a velvety smooth cheesecake filling with just the right balance of creaminess and tanginess. And unveil the technique for caramelizing bananas to perfection, adding a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.

Elevate your dessert game with additional recipe variations included in this article. Try the luscious Chocolate Banana Cheesecake for a rich and indulgent twist, or opt for the refreshing Banana Cheesecake Parfait for a lighter, layered dessert. Gluten-free and vegan alternatives are also available, catering to various dietary preferences.

Immerse yourself in the world of banana cheesecake desserts and explore a delightful array of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you towards creating an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE



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Here is a lovely no-bake dessert. Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you'd like. -Margie Snodgrass, Wilmore, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 to 4 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan or 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes. Cool on wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Arrange half the banana slices in crust; top with half the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers. , In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; fold in remaining whipped topping. Pour over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 24g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA CHEESECAKE



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There are so many things to love about this easy banana cheesecake, but the best part? It tastes like banana bread!

Provided by Kristina Vanni

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 13h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (finely-crushed)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Garnish: whipped cream, fresh banana slice, ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter , and granulated sugar.
  • Pat the crust mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan . To prevent leaks, line the outside of the pan with aluminum foil or place the springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Make the filling. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, mashed bananas, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the cheesecake is light brown on top.
  • Cool completely at room temperature. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 12 hours before serving.
  • Garnish individual servings with whipped cream , fresh banana slices, and a dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 213 mg, Sugar 26 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 1 cake (12 slices), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE



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A friend of mine couldn't make up her mind between banana cream pie and cheesecake for her birthday, so I came up with this rich and creamy concoction. The vanilla cream topping takes a little extra time to make but it really completes the dessert!

Provided by HYATTTM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
½ cup ground walnuts
5 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 ⅛ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup banana liqueur
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup milk
⅓ cup white sugar
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups heavy cream, chilled
12 vanilla wafer cookies

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, ground walnuts, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir cream cheese to soften. Mix together 1 1/8 cup sugar and flour; stir into the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended after each one. Stir in sour cream, mashed banana, banana liqueur, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla. Pour over the crust in the springform pan.
  • Cover the bottom of the outside of the cheesecake pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from the water bath from seeping in. Place springform pan inside a larger pan. Place the whole thing into the preheated oven, and fill the outer pan with hot water.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. After the time is up, turn the oven off, but leave door closed. Leave cheesecake in the unopened oven for 1 hour. Before removing from the water bath. Run a knife around the outer edge of the cake to keep it from shrinking away from the center and cracking. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water, and set aside to soften. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling. Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar and egg yolks until smooth and frothy. Whisk about 1/3 of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, then pour the yolk mixture into the pan with the remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, making sure that the mixture does not burn on the bottom, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir the softened gelatin into the hot pastry cream until dissolved, then stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate until cooled, about 1 hour.
  • When the pastry cream is cooled, whip heavy cream just past soft peaks. Stir pastry cream to soften, then fold in the whipped cream. Place vanilla wafers on top of the cooled cheesecake, then spread the vanilla cream over the entire top. Chill until serving. Run a wet knife around the outer edge of the cake before removing the sides for a cleaner look.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 276 mg, Fat 57.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 31.6 g, Sodium 388.1 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

BANANA CHEESECAKE



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We have banana trees in our backyard that bear fruit all year. After making banana bread, muffins and cookies, I still had some of our bountiful crop left, so I decided to try this recipe. -Sera Smith, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Combine bananas and lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in banana mixture. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA CHEESECAKE WITH BANANA CREAM PIE TOPPING



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This simple recipe is a combination of banana cheesecake and banana cream pie all rolled into one dessert! It uses an Oreo®-cookie crust instead of the traditional graham cracker crust, adding a bit of a chocolate accent. Plus, it uses fat-free cream cheese, but proves to taste rich and creamy for a banana-y treat! Garnish with whipped cream and sliced bananas, if desired.

Provided by Michelle K.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups cold milk
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 sliced banana, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter together in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in mashed banana and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into crust in the springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is almost set, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool completely, at least 1 hour, before removing from pan.
  • Whisk milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Arrange sliced bananas on top of cooled cheesecake. Spread pudding mixture on top. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 776.9 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother cheesecake, use room temperature cream cheese and sour cream.
  • To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, bake it in a water bath.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating it. This will help it to set properly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to trim the excess dough around the edges.
  • Serve the cheesecake with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

This banana cheesecake dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheesecake filling, sweet banana layer, and chocolate cookie crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this banana cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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