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Mini Banana Cheesecakes 🍌🍰


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Banana Cheesecakes are a delightful treat, blending creamy cheesecake with the sweet flavor of ripe bananas. Perfectly portioned and topped with a luscious drizzle of caramel or white chocolate sauce, they are sure to impress at any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

For the Banana Topping:

  • 23 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
  • Caramel sauce or white chocolate sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease a mini cheesecake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream, and finally fold in the mashed banana until well combined.
  4. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts, filling each about ¾ full.

Bake the Mini Cheesecakes:

  1. Bake the mini cheesecakes for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecakes inside with the door slightly open to cool gradually, about 10-15 minutes. Then remove them and let them cool completely.
  3. Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight to set fully.

Add the Banana Topping:

  1. Before serving, toss the banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream (optional) and banana slices.
  3. Drizzle with caramel sauce or white chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
  • These mini cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and refrigerated until serving.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg