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Banana Caramel Cheesecake

Cultural Context

The Banana Caramel Cheesecake, often known as Banoffee Cheesecake, combines the rich flavors of bananas and caramel with a creamy cheesecake base. This dessert has roots in the UK, where the original Banoffee pie gained popularity in the 1970s. It has since become a beloved treat in the US and around the world, celebrated for its indulgent sweetness and delightful texture. Modern variations often include chocolate and nuts, adding depth to the classic recipe.

AmericanUSdessert
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups Melba toast
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted butter
2.5 packages cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups sugar (for caramel)
12 tablespoons butter (for caramel)
1 cup heavy cream
bananas (2, borrowed from neighbor)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture with fewer calories

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Show all ingredients needed for the banana caramel cheesecake.

2

Use 1.5 cups of Melba toast for the crust, add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

3

Blitz the Melba toast in a mixer until fine crumbs are formed.

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In the springform pan, add the crumb mixture and pour in 1/2 cup melted butter, mixing with fingers to combine.

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Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust, without bringing it up the sides.

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In a bowl, add 2.5 packages of room temperature cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, mixing until smooth.

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Wrap the base of the springform pan in tin foil to prevent water from entering during baking.

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Place the springform pan into a roasting pan and pour in 2 cups of water.

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 45 minutes, checking halfway to ensure the top does not burn.

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Prepare the caramel by heating 2 cups of sugar in a saucepan, stirring until it becomes liquid.

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Gradually add 12 tablespoons of room temperature butter to the sugar, stirring constantly to combine.

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Once the mixture is smooth, slowly add 1 cup of heavy cream while stirring, being careful of bubbling.

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Continue stirring until the caramel reaches a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingchilling

Equipment Needed

springform panmixerroasting pansaucepanwhiskspatulameasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggstree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Banoffee CheesecakeCaramel Banana Cheesecake

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