Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake

This Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake is an ultra-creamy, decadent dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, rich banana cheesecake filling, and a luscious caramel nut topping. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave an indulgent treat!

Recipe Overview

Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 6 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: ~7 hours

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Banana Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8-oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Caramel Nut Topping:

• 3/4 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (or walnuts)
• 1 banana, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugar, then mix until fluffy. Beat in mashed bananas, eggs (one at a time), sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Finally, mix in flour, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Bake the Cheesecake:
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Place the pan in a large baking dish and fill it with hot water halfway up the sides (to prevent cracks). Bake for 55-65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.

4. Cool and Chill:
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight) for the best texture.

5. Add the Caramel Nut Topping:
Once chilled, drizzle the cheesecake with caramel sauce and sprinkle toasted pecans (or walnuts) on top. Garnish with banana slices before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use a different nut like almonds or hazelnuts for a unique twist.
• Make it extra indulgent with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
• Prefer a crunchier crust? Add crushed nuts to the graham cracker base.

This Banana Caramel Nut Cheesecake is the perfect combination of creamy, nutty, and caramelized flavors that will impress any cheesecake lover!

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