Jul 13 2026
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Banana Fosters Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time2h
Serves8

Vanilla cheesecake with fresh banana fosters sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Banana Fosters Sauce

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Crust

    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer.

  4. 4

    Bake the Crust

    Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Cheesecake Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Beat Cream Cheese

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

  2. 6

    Add Sugar and Sour Cream

    Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until fully incorporated. Then add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  3. 7

    Incorporate Eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Do not overmix.

  4. 8

    Pour into Crust

    Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  5. 9

    Bake the Cheesecake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.

  6. 10

    Chill the Cheesecake

    Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Banana Fosters Sauce Preparation

  1. 11

    Melt Butter

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 12

    Add Brown Sugar

    Stir in the brown sugar and cook until dissolved and bubbly.

  3. 13

    Add Bananas

    Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, gently stirring to coat the bananas.

  4. 14

    Add Rum and Cinnamon

    Remove the skillet from heat, carefully add the dark rum, and return to low heat. Stir in the cinnamon and allow to cook for another minute to thicken slightly.

Serving

  1. 15

    Serve the Cheesecake

    Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve topped with warm banana fosters sauce.

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