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:
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- Caramel sauce or white chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease a mini cheesecake pan.
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream, and finally fold in the mashed banana until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake the Mini Cheesecakes:
- Bake the mini cheesecakes for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
- 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.
- Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight to set fully.
Add the Banana Topping:
- Before serving, toss the banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream (optional) and banana slices.
- 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