Banana Split Cheesecake
This sumptuous Banana Split Cheesecake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that combines the joys of creamy cheesecake with the fun and flavors of a banana split.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 10 tbsp salted butter melted
- 3 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sour cream at room temperature
- 2 tsp banana extract
- 1 cup mashed bananas about 2 medium bananas
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- For the Chocolate Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- 6 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Whipped Cream Topping:
- ¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries powdered (about 5–6 tbsp)
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- Pink gel icing color optional
For the Vanilla Whipped Cream Swirls:
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
Additional Toppings:
- Pineapple strawberries, cherries, nuts, bananas, chocolate sauce
Instructions
Crust Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, greasing the sides.
- Mix the crust ingredients, press into the bottom of the pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool while preparing for the cheesecake’s water bath.
Cheesecake Preparation:
- Lower oven temperature to 300°F.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low until smooth. Incorporate sour cream, banana extract, and mashed bananas. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to blend.
- Pour the filling into the crust and place in a water bath. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside to prevent cracking.
Whipped Cream Toppings:
- For each whipped cream “ice cream,” whip the ingredients until stiff peaks form. For the strawberry version, add pink coloring as desired.
- Freeze the whipped cream “ice cream” until firm. Whip vanilla cream for the swirls just before serving.
Assembly:
- Once the cheesecake has fully set and chilled, arrange scoops of the whipped cream “ice cream” on top.
- Pipe vanilla whipped cream swirls around the scoops and garnish with your chosen toppings (pineapple, strawberries, cherries, nuts, bananas, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce).
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