Almond Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecake
This decadent Almond Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecake features a rich chocolate layer, creamy banana filling, and a luscious caramel ganache. Perfect for special occasions, this dessert combines the flavors of banana and caramel with a nutty almond crust for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 265 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped roasted almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine melted butter, almond flour, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. Spread this mixture over the baked crust, then chill in the refrigerator.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, mashed bananas, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour this filling over the chilled chocolate layer.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50 minutes. Once baked, allow it to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Heat caramel sauce and heavy cream until smooth. Spread this caramel ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish the cheesecake with sliced bananas and chopped roasted almonds. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg