Description
Indulge in a delightful Banana-Strawberry Cheesecake Fantasy that combines the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. This baked cheesecake is a perfect fruity dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries
Topping:
- ½ cup strawberry jam, warmed slightly
- Sliced bananas and strawberries for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in mashed bananas and fold in strawberries.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Finish: Spoon warmed jam over the top, garnish with fruit, and serve.
Notes
- For easier slicing, dip the knife in hot water between cuts.
- Cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead; garnish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
