Indulge in the luscious layers of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel drizzle, and crunchy nut topping in this delightful Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress! Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add in mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake batter and use a knife to swirl it in.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the cheesecake.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once set, slice the Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake into pieces and serve chilled. Enjoy!