American Food - BANANA FOSTER CHEESECAKE Posh Pop Bakeshop NYC

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until smooth.

Fold in heavy cream until the mixture is creamy and well blended.

Prepare the graham cracker crust by pressing it into the bottom of a springform pan.

Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.

Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 1 hour; then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add brown sugar and cinnamon; stir until dissolved.

Add sliced bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized, then carefully add rum and ignite to flambé (optional).

Allow the mixture to cool slightly before spooning over the chilled cheesecake.

Top with whipped cream and toasted pecans before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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