Description
Creamy banana-strawberry cheesecake fantasy blends luscious flavors from classic dessert traditions. Sweet fruit layers and silky cream cheese create a delightful experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 325F (160C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Create the crust by thoroughly mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly pressing the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form an even base.
- Combine mashed bananas with lemon juice in a separate bowl, then set aside for later incorporation.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and uniform, gradually adding eggs and beating thoroughly after each addition.
- Incorporate sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until completely blended and silky.
- Gently fold the banana mixture and chopped strawberries into the cheesecake batter, ensuring even distribution of fruit throughout.
- Transfer the entire batter into the prepared crust, using a spatula to create a level surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, watching for a center that is almost set but still slightly wobbly.
- After baking, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside with the door closed for 1 hour to prevent surface cracking.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to ensure proper setting before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Banana Browning: Toss mashed bananas with lemon juice to maintain their fresh color and prevent oxidation.
- Create Smooth Texture: Beat cream cheese and sugar thoroughly to eliminate lumps and ensure a silky-smooth cheesecake consistency.
- Customize Crust Options: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a dietary-friendly version.
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Cooling the cheesecake slowly in the oven helps prevent surface cracks and ensures a creamy, uniform texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg