A banana caramel peanut butter cheesecake sounds deliciously indulgent! Here’s a basic idea of how you might make it:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish:
- Chopped peanuts
- Sliced bananas
- Extra caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust:
- Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and peanut butter, beating until well combined.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Add mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. The center should slightly jiggle but not be liquid.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns amber.
- Carefully add butter and stir until melted.
- Gradually add cream, continuing to stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the salt and let it cool.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, spread or drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and banana slices.
Enjoy your banana caramel peanut butter cheesecake!