Banana Cream Cheesecake

Bring the warmth of Christmas into your home with this luxurious Banana Cream Cheesecake! With its buttery vanilla wafer crust, creamy banana-infused filling, and silky Bavarian cream, every bite is pure decadence. Topped with fresh whipped cream and banana slices, this dessert is a delightful blend of comfort and elegance. Perfect for sharing with loved ones around the holiday table, this cheesecake is sure to become a festive favorite. So, grab a fork and indulge in the best cheesecake experience of the season! 🍌🎄🍰

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Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 10 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 3 tbsp sugar

Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 4 tsp banana extract
• 1 cup pureed banana (2 medium-sized bananas)
• 3 large eggs, room temperature

Bavarian Cream:

• 1 tsp powdered gelatin
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp banana extract
• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
• 5 tbsp powdered sugar

Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Fresh sliced bananas

Directions

Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

Cheesecake Filling:

1. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour together until smooth.
3. Add sour cream and banana extract, mixing well.
4. Incorporate the pureed bananas and eggs, one at a time.
5. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
6. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour 30 minutes. Let the cheesecake cool completely.

Bavarian Cream:

1. Sprinkle gelatin over milk and let it bloom.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
3. Heat 1/2 cup cream and sugar until warm, then slowly pour into the yolks, whisking constantly.
4. Return the mixture to the pan and cook until thickened.
5. Stir in the gelatin mixture until dissolved. Let cool.
6. Whip the remaining cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cooled custard.
7. Spread the Bavarian cream over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate.

Whipped Cream Topping:

1. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream and fresh banana slices.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes | Servings: 12-14

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Treat yourself and your loved ones to this extraordinary cheesecake, and let its luscious flavors make your Christmas even more magical! 🍦🍌❤️

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