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Caramelized Banana Cheesecake with Rum Glaze

Creamy baked cheesecake infused with caramelized bananas and finished with a rich rum glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Base
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Rum Glaze
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp dark rum

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Skillet
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare springform pan.
  2. Mix crust ingredients and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Caramelize bananas in butter and brown sugar.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth.
  5. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
  6. Fold in caramelized bananas.
  7. Bake cheesecake 55–60 minutes.
  8. Prepare rum glaze and pour over chilled cheesecake.

Notes

Allow cheesecake to chill fully before slicing for best texture.