Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of strawberries and bananas with this creamy and decadent Strawberry Banana Delight Cheesecake. A buttery graham cracker crust holds a luscious banana-infused cheesecake filling, topped with a fresh strawberry compote. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the strawberry topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Optional garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Banana slices
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low and scraping down the sides as needed. Stir in vanilla, mashed banana, and sour cream until fully combined and smooth. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is just slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the strawberry topping: In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until berries soften and release juices. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook another 1–2 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Once the cheesecake is chilled, spoon the cooled strawberry topping evenly over the top. Garnish with whipped cream, banana slices, and fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Add the banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
- You can also swirl strawberry puree into the batter before baking for a marbled look.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
