Description
Sweet banana split magic meets creamy cheesecake perfection in this delightful dessert. Rich layers of classic banana split flavors blend seamlessly with silky cheesecake, creating a dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Flavoring and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by mixing vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar into a cohesive blend. Press the mixture firmly into cupcake liners within a muffin tin, creating a compact base.
- Warm the oven to 325F. Briefly toast the crust for 5-7 minutes until lightly set, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, ensuring no lumps remain in the mixture.
- Gently fold in flour, sour cream, banana extract, and mashed banana, blending until uniform in texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing on low speed to maintain a delicate consistency and prevent overmixing.
- Distribute the creamy filling evenly across the prepared crusts, filling each liner carefully.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow cheesecakes to rest inside the oven with the door slightly ajar for 10 minutes after turning off heat.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to set fully.
- Top each chilled cheesecake with scoops of chocolate and strawberry ice cream.
- Embellish with decadent chocolate and caramel drizzles, creating an artistic pattern.
- Crown with billowy whipped cream, scattered chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, and vibrant maraschino cherries.
- Serve chilled, showcasing these miniature desserts that capture the essence of a classic banana split.
Notes
- Toast vanilla wafer crumbs briefly before mixing with butter to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more robust crust.
- Use very ripe, almost overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the cheesecake filling.
- Prevent cracks by not overmixing eggs and using a water bath method during baking for more even, gentle heat distribution.
- For gluten-free version, substitute vanilla wafer crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker crumbs to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg