Banana Caramel Peanut Butter Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients 1f36f
– 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
-1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1f9c8
Filling:
-3 cups softened cream cheese 1f9c0
-1 cup granulated sugar 1f35a
-1 cup smooth peanut butter 1f95c
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1f366
-3 large eggs 1f95a
-1/2 cup heavy cream 1f95b
Caramel Layer:
-1 cup granulated sugar 1f35a
-6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1f9c8
-1/2 cup heavy cream 1f95b
Topping:
-2 bananas, sliced 1f34c
-1/4 cup chopped peanuts 1f95c
-Caramel sauce 1f36f
 1f36f
-Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter 1f9c8 until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
-Make the Filling: Beat the cream cheese 1f9c0 and sugar 1f35a together until smooth and creamy. Blend in the peanut butter 1f95c and vanilla extract 1f366. Add eggs 1f95a one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the heavy cream 1f95b. Pour this mixture over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
-Create the Caramel Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar 1f35a, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Carefully add cubed butter 1f9c8 and stir until combined. Slowly pour in the heavy cream 1f95b, stirring until smooth. Pour caramel over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
-Top and Serve: Before serving, arrange banana slices 1f34c on top of the cheesecake, sprinkle with chopped peanuts 1f95c, and drizzle generously with caramel sauce 1f36f

» MORE:  Healthy Oatmeal and Fruit Cake

Leave a Comment