Description

Satisfy your sweet cravings with Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cheesecake, a dreamy dessert that combines a creamy peanut butter filling with ripe bananas and a rich caramel drizzle, all atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. This show-stopping cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, ensuring every bite is indulgent and delightful.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar; mix until fully combined.
Fold in the mashed bananas gently until just incorporated.
Pour the banana-peanut butter mixture over the cooled crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for an hour then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Serve with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce over each slice.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
Calories: 390
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider swirling chocolate chips into the filling or garnishing with crushed nuts on top before serving. Feel free to substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor twist.