Description
A delicious Banana Pudding Cheesecake topped with a rich Bourbon Pecan Glaze, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped pecans (for glaze)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the bourbon pecan glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until dissolved.
- Add the bourbon and vanilla extract, then stir in the chopped pecans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan and drizzle the bourbon pecan glaze over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the cheesecake before drizzling with the glaze for extra flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg