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Banana Cream Cheesecake Bliss

Banana Cream Cheesecake Bliss is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring layers of creamy banana cheesecake and luxurious Bavarian cream. The crisp vanilla wafer crust adds texture, while a topping of fresh whipped cream and sliced bananas elevates the presentation. Perfect for banana lovers, this show-stopping dessert is ideal for any celebration or a special treat.

Clare Greco
Updated on Monday 02 December 2024
Banana Cream Cheesecake Bliss
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Banana Cream Cheesecake Bliss is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. This luscious cheesecake combines creamy banana-flavored filling with a rich layer of Bavarian cream, all set on a buttery vanilla wafer crust. Finished with freshly whipped cream and sliced bananas, it’s a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself to a luxurious slice of bliss.

INGREDIENTS

  • Vanilla wafer crumbs: 2¼ cups, for the perfect buttery crust.
  • Salted butter: 10 tbsp, melted, to bind the crust together.
  • Sugar: 3 tbsp (for crust) + 1 cup (for filling) + 2 tbsp (for Bavarian cream), to sweeten each layer.
  • Cream cheese: 24 oz, softened, for the rich and creamy cheesecake filling.
  • Flour: 3 tbsp, to stabilize the cheesecake mixture.
  • Sour cream: ¼ cup, for a touch of tanginess in the filling.
  • Banana extract: 4 tsp (for filling) + ¼ tsp (for Bavarian cream), to enhance the banana flavor.
  • Pureed bananas: 1 cup (from 2 medium bananas), for natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Eggs: 3 large, to create the cheesecake's silky texture.
  • Gelatin: 1 tsp, to set the Bavarian cream.
  • Milk: 2 tbsp, to bloom the gelatin.
  • Heavy cream: ½ cup (for Bavarian cream) + ½ cup (for topping), to add richness and fluffiness.
  • Powdered sugar: 5 tbsp (for Bavarian cream) + ¼ cup (for topping), to lightly sweeten the creams.
  • Fresh sliced bananas: For garnish, adding a finishing touch.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool, then wrap the pan with foil to prepare for a water bath.
Step 2:
Lower the oven temperature to 300°F. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream, banana extract, and pureed bananas. Gradually mix in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined.
Step 3:
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Place the springform pan into a larger pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 90 minutes.
Step 4:
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door closed for 30 minutes. Crack the oven door open and cool for another 30 minutes. Then, remove the cheesecake and cool completely.
Step 5:
For the Bavarian cream, sprinkle gelatin over milk and let it bloom. Heat heavy cream, sugar, and extracts until warm. Temper with egg yolks and return to the heat, stirring until thickened. Stir in gelatin and cool over an ice bath.
Step 6:
Fold in whipped cream made from cold heavy cream and powdered sugar. Spread the Bavarian cream evenly over the cooled cheesecake. Chill in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours until set.
Step 7:
Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the topping. Pipe the whipped cream decoratively onto the cheesecake and garnish with fresh banana slices before serving.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add fresh banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Freeze the cheesecake (without toppings) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before decorating and serving.

Helpful Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother cheesecake filling.
  • To avoid cracks, ensure the water bath is filled with enough water and avoid overmixing the batter.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle caramel or chocolate sauce over the slices before serving.
  • Keep the whipped cream topping light to highlight the rich banana and Bavarian cream layers.
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Banana Cream Cheesecake

Creamy Banana Cream Cheesecake with Bavarian cream and a crisp crust. A luxurious dessert ideal for banana lovers and celebrations.

Prep Time
40 Minutes
Cook Time
100 Minutes
Total Time
140 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cheesecake (9-inch))

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 2 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (for crust).
02 10 tbsp salted butter, melted (for crust).
03 3 tbsp sugar (for crust).
04 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature (for cheesecake filling).
05 1 cup sugar (for cheesecake filling).
06 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for cheesecake filling).
07 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature (for cheesecake filling).
08 4 tsp banana extract (for cheesecake filling).
09 1 cup pureed banana (2 medium bananas, for cheesecake filling).
10 3 large eggs, room temperature (for cheesecake filling).
11 1 tsp powdered gelatin (for Bavarian cream).
12 2 tbsp milk (for Bavarian cream).
13 2 egg yolks (for Bavarian cream).
14 1/2 cup heavy cream (for Bavarian cream).
15 2 tbsp sugar (for Bavarian cream).
16 3/4 tsp vanilla extract (for Bavarian cream).
17 1/4 tsp banana extract (for Bavarian cream).
18 2/3 cup cold heavy cream (for Bavarian cream).
19 5 tbsp powdered sugar (for Bavarian cream).
20 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping).
21 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping).
22 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for topping).
23 Fresh sliced bananas (for topping).

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool and wrap the pan with foil for a water bath.

Step 02

Lower the oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream, banana extract, and pureed bananas, mixing until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time.

Step 03

Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust. Place the pan in a larger pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 90 minutes.

Step 04

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 30 minutes. Then crack the oven door open and let it cool for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

Step 05

For the Bavarian cream, sprinkle gelatin over milk and let it bloom. Heat heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and banana extract in a saucepan until warm. Temper with egg yolks and return to the heat, stirring until thickened.

Step 06

Stir the bloomed gelatin into the cream mixture. Cool the mixture over an ice bath. Fold in whipped cream made from cold heavy cream and powdered sugar.

Step 07

Spread the Bavarian cream over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours until set.

Step 08

Whip heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for the topping. Pipe onto the cheesecake and garnish with fresh banana slices before serving.

Notes

  1. Banana Cream Cheesecake Bliss combines creamy banana cheesecake with a layer of decadent Bavarian cream and a crisp vanilla wafer crust.
  2. Perfect for banana lovers and special occasions, this dessert is an indulgent showstopper.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 450
  • Total Fat: 30g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
  • Protein: 7g