Here’s a recipe for a delicious Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cheesecake:
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- Chopped peanuts
- Sliced banana
- Extra caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until creamy.
- Mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the mashed bananas.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in the butter until melted.
- Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and let the sauce cool slightly.
- Assemble and Garnish:
- Once the cheesecake has set, remove it from the springform pan and place it on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and banana slices.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cheesecake!
This cheesecake is rich and indulgent, combining the creamy flavors of peanut butter and banana with a sweet caramel sauce. Enjoy!
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