Bananas Foster Cheesecake Decadence (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy cheesecake with banana flavor and caramelized bananas foster topping. Perfect for celebrations or anytime indulgence.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Cheesecake Filling

01 - 600 grams cream cheese, softened to room temperature
02 - 150 grams granulated sugar
03 - 20 grams all-purpose flour
04 - 5 millilitres vanilla extract
05 - 120 millilitres heavy whipping cream
06 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature

→ Crust

07 - One 8-inch graham cracker crust, prepared in a springform pan

→ Bananas Foster Topping

08 - 50 grams unsalted butter
09 - 100 grams packed brown sugar
10 - 1 gram salt
11 - 1 cinnamon stick
12 - 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
13 - 45 millilitres dark rum

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar for at least 5 minutes until completely smooth.
02 - Add flour and vanilla extract to the creamed cheese mixture, mixing until fully incorporated. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
03 - Pour in heavy whipping cream and mix for 1-2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until the yolk disappears after each addition. Do not over-mix.
04 - Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust in the springform pan. Gently tap pan on the counter 10 to 15 times to release air bubbles.
05 - Bake cheesecake at 175°C for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce temperature to 95°C and bake for an additional 55-60 minutes. The centre should slightly jiggle while the edges stay set.
06 - Turn off oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for 30 minutes. Slightly crack the oven door and cool for a further 20 minutes before removing.
07 - Cool cheesecake completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for best texture.
08 - In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter with brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick, stirring continuously until smooth.
09 - Add sliced bananas, reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer for 1-2 minutes to coat with sauce.
10 - Pour dark rum over the banana mixture. Using a kitchen torch, carefully ignite the sauce and swirl skillet until the flames subside.
11 - Allow topping to cool slightly, then pour over chilled cheesecake. Slice and serve immediately.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For optimal texture, ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
02 - Do not over-mix the eggs to prevent excess air in the batter, which helps avoid cracks.
03 - Allowing the cheesecake to cool inside the oven reduces cracks for a smooth finish.
04 - Refrigerate the finished cheesecake overnight for best results.
05 - Only prepare the Bananas Foster topping just before serving.

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