Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of bananas and strawberries with this creamy and luscious Banana-Strawberry Cheesecake. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the filling:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom with foil to prevent leaks.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and mashed bananas. Pour over crust.
- Bake the cheesecake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until just set. Let cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Heat strawberry jam and lemon juice, then toss with sliced strawberries. Spoon over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
- For added texture, fold in chopped strawberries.
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
