Caramelized banana cheesecake/simple,soft and crunchy topping!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture with similar flavor

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener while brown sugar adds moisture

Cook 1/2 cup brown sugar on low heat until nice and golden, then let it cool down for 10 minutes.

Add 3 bananas to the cooled sugar mixture.

In a mixing bowl, blend together 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup cream cheese, and 3 eggs.

Add 1 tbsp flour and 1 tsp vanilla to the mixture and blend until combined.

Line a springform cake pan with parchment paper.

Pour the mixture into the lined pan.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Place a pan with 3 inches of water on the bottom rack of the oven.

Place the cheesecake mixture in the middle of the oven and cook for 40 minutes.

Cool down in the refrigerator for 6 hours.

For the topping, caramelize 1/2 cup brown sugar on low heat or sprinkle some sugar on top and melt with a torch.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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