ROASTED BANANA & PECAN CHEESECAKE
We keep bananas on hand, but with just two of us in the house, they ripen faster than we can eat them. They soon become perfect for roasting and baking into this roasted banana cheesecake with a nutty crust. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place unpeeled bananas in an 8-in. square baking dish. Bake until banana peels are black, 10-12 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Reduce oven setting to 325°., Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and, if desired, rum. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture to a small bowl. Pour remaining filling into crust., Peel and place roasted bananas in a food processor; process until smooth. Add to reserved cream cheese mixture; stir in chopped pecans, cinnamon and remaining brown sugar. Pour over plain cream cheese mixture. Cut through cream cheese mixture with a knife to swirl., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-55 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with pecan halves; drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Babita Khan
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! TheRoasted bananas and pecans gave it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust was also perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Marshall Major
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The roasted bananas and pecans added a really nice flavor and texture. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Zaki Janan
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the roasted bananas and pecans. The cheesecake was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Adenike Boluwade
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! The roasted bananas and pecans added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic cheesecake. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
Aamir Jamil
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the roasted bananas and pecans, but I'm glad I tried it. They added a really nice flavor and texture to the cheesecake. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.
Razz Himal
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The roasted bananas and pecans added a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheesecake
Refilwe Elizabeth
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The roasted bananas and pecans added a really nice flavor and texture. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special desse
Suma Das
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! TheRoasted bananas and pecans gave it a really unique and delicious flavor. The crust was also perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Zoya Maxu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The roasted bananas and pecans added a really nice flavor and texture. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
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[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the roasted bananas and pecans. The cheesecake was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Lyx
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! The roasted bananas and pecans added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic cheesecake. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.
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[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the roasted bananas and pecans, but I'm glad I tried it. They added a really nice flavor and texture to the cheesecake. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.
Sabat Majid
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The roasted bananas and pecans added a really unique flavor that I loved. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheesecake.
Ethan Crisler
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had. The roasted bananas and pecans gave it a really special flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
TomPom
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The roasted bananas and pecans added a delicious caramelized flavor to the cheesecake. The crust was also very easy to make and held together well.
Masego phefo
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the roasted bananas and pecans. The cheesecake was also very easy to make, and I will definitely be making it again soon.
Meherin Ishrat
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted bananas and pecans added a wonderful depth of flavor, and the crust was the perfect balance of crispy and flaky. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone look
Andrea Hernandez
[email protected]This cheesecake was an absolute delight! The roasted bananas and pecans added a unique and delicious flavor that perfectly complemented the creamy cheesecake filling. The crust was also perfectly golden and crumbly. I will definitely be making this a