Description
A rich and velvety banana-strawberry cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy banana-infused filling, and bursts of fresh strawberries. This elegant dessert is perfect for celebrations and special gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- Optional topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 8–10 minutes and cool slightly.
- Mash bananas until smooth and stir in lemon juice. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated.
- Blend in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth.
- Fold in the banana mixture, then gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake 60–70 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door open, and cool cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks and dense texture.
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- Thaw and drain frozen strawberries thoroughly before using.
- For best results, chill overnight before slicing.
- Store refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
