Almond Crust Cheesecake: Banana Caramel Delight
DescriptionDive into the world of decadent desserts with ourAlmond Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecake, a recipe that promises to be the centerpiece of any dining table. This cheesecake combines the rich, nutty flavor of almond crust with the sweet, creamy delight of banana and caramel, offering a multi-layered sensory experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a weekend treat, thisAlmond Crust Banana Caramel Cheesecakeis designed to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth. Follow our detailed recipe below to create a dessert that’s as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cupsalmond flour
- 1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cupsdark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cupheavy cream
- 16 ozcream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
- 2ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 1/2 cupcaramel sauce
- 1/4 cupheavy cream
- Slicedbananas
- Choppedroasted almonds
- Additionalcaramel saucefor drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combinealmond flour,melted butter, andsugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meltchocolate chipswithheavy cream, spread over the crust, and chill.
- Beatcream cheese,sugar,mashed bananas, andvanillauntil smooth. Addeggsone at a time. Pour over the chocolate layer.
- Bake for 50 minutes. Cool and then chill for at least 3 hours.
- For ganache, heatcaramel sauceandcreamuntil smooth. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Top with slicedbananas, choppedalmonds, and drizzle withcaramel.
Notes
Almond flourprovides a gluten-free crust option, rich in nutrients and flavor.
Thebanana cream fillingshould be made with ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly before adding the caramel ganache for a perfect layering effect.
Serve this cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.