Description
Indulge in the luxurious blend of textures and flavors with our Almond Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecake. This dessert masterpiece combines a crunchy almond base, a rich chocolate layer, and a creamy banana filling, all topped with a silky caramel ganache. Designed for those special occasions or as a sumptuous treat, this cheesecake promises to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for another slice.
Ingredients
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F or the Almond Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Fo r the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Banana Cream Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
F or the Caramel Ganache:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped roasted almonds
- Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine almond flour, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, spread over the crust, and chill.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, mashed bananas, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Pour over the chocolate layer.
- Bake for 50 minutes. Cool and then chill for at least 3 hours.
- For ganache, heat caramel sauce and cream until smooth. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Top with sliced bananas, chopped almonds, and drizzle with caramel.
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Allergen Info: Contains nuts, dairy, and eggs. Gluten-free.
- Variation Tip: Substitute the caramel sauce with chocolate ganache for a double chocolate version.