Banana Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Peanuts – A Creamy, Crunchy, Irresistible Dessert

💬 Introduction

If you’re a fan of classic cheesecake, caramel drizzle, and ripe banana flavor — wait until you try this Banana Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Peanuts. It combines the best of all worlds: creamy banana-infused cheesecake filling, a sweet and salty peanut crunch, and buttery graham cracker crust. 🤎🥜

This dessert is ideal for special occasions, holidays, or any time you want to impress without a complicated process. The flavor is decadent but the steps are straightforward — no fancy water bath, no obscure ingredients. Just pure, sweet satisfaction in every slice.

🛒 Ingredients

🍌 Fruits et Légumes:

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 additional banana (sliced for topping)
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts (roughly chopped)

🧈 Produits Laitiers:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

🥚 Produits Frais:

• 3 large eggs

🧂 Aides Culinaires et Épices:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍯 Condiments:

• 3/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

🍪 Biscuits Apéritifs:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

👨‍🍳 Directions

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Crust

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.

🔹 Step 2: Mix the Cheesecake Filling

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time.
• Mix in the mashed bananas and 3/4 cup caramel sauce.
• Blend until creamy and fully incorporated.

🔹 Step 3: Assemble and Bake

• Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
• Smooth the top and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
• Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

🔹 Step 4: Garnish & Serve

• Just before serving, top with banana slices, roasted peanuts, and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy the bliss. 🍰✨

⏱️ Servings & Timing

• Yield: 10–12 slices
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Chill Time: 4+ hours
• Total Time: About 5 hours including chilling

🔁 Variations

• Chocolate twist: Add chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top.
• Nut-free: Omit peanuts or replace with granola clusters.
• Crust variation: Try vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers.
• No-bake version: Use a no-bake cheesecake base and set with gelatin or whipped cream for a lighter texture.
• Tropical flair: Add coconut flakes and pineapple for a piña colada-inspired twist.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
• Reheating: This cheesecake is served cold, but you can warm slices slightly if preferred.

❓ Top 10 FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought caramel?

Yes! Any thick caramel sauce works perfectly.

2. Do I have to use a springform pan?

Highly recommended for easy release, but a deep pie dish can work in a pinch.

3. Can I reduce the sugar?

You can reduce the sugar by 1/4 cup, especially if your bananas are very ripe.

4. What’s the best cream cheese for baking?

Full-fat brick-style cream cheese (not whipped or spreadable).

5. Can I skip the peanuts?

Yes, or replace them with walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.

6. Is this recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free graham crackers for a GF version.

7. Why is my cheesecake cracked?

Cracks happen due to overbaking or rapid cooling. It still tastes amazing!

8. Can I make this ahead?

Yes — it actually tastes better the next day.

9. How do I know it’s done baking?

The edges will be set, and the center should jiggle slightly when shaken.

10. Can I add whipped cream on top?

Absolutely! Adds a light contrast to the rich cheesecake.

🏁 Conclusion

This Banana Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Peanuts is proof that dessert can be both simple and spectacular. With its silky texture, crunchy topping, and sweet banana-caramel fusion, it’s bound to become a staple at your table.

Whether you serve it after dinner, bring it to a party, or indulge in a slice solo, you’ll love every bite of this rich and dreamy treat.

🍌 Bake it. Chill it. Love it.

Banana Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Peanuts – A Creamy, Crunchy, Irresistible Dessert

Adam

If you’re a fan of classic cheesecake, caramel drizzle, and ripe banana flavor — wait until you try this Banana Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Peanuts. It combines the best of all worlds: creamy banana-infused cheesecake filling, a sweet and salty peanut crunch, and buttery graham cracker crust. 🤎🥜This dessert is ideal for special occasions, holidays, or any time you want to impress without a complicated process. The flavor is decadent but the steps are straightforward — no fancy water bath, no obscure ingredients. Just pure, sweet satisfaction in every slice.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

chill time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings 12 slices

Ingredients

  

🍌 Fruits et Légumes:

• 2 ripe bananas mashed
• 1 additional banana sliced for topping
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped

🧈 Produits Laitiers:

• 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted

🥚 Produits Frais:

• 3 large eggs

🧂 Aides Culinaires et Épices:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍯 Condiments:

• 3/4 cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling

🍪 Biscuits Apéritifs:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

 

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Crust

• Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.

🔹 Step 2: Mix the Cheesecake Filling

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time.
• Mix in the mashed bananas and 3/4 cup caramel sauce.
• Blend until creamy and fully incorporated.

🔹 Step 3: Assemble and Bake

• Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
• Smooth the top and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
• Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

🔹 Step 4: Garnish & Serve

• Just before serving, top with banana slices, roasted peanuts, and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy the bliss. 🍰✨

Notes

🔁 Variations
Chocolate twist: Add chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate on top.

Nut-free: Omit peanuts or replace with granola clusters.

Crust variation: Try vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers.

No-bake version: Use a no-bake cheesecake base and set with gelatin or whipped cream for a lighter texture.

Tropical flair: Add coconut flakes and pineapple for a piña colada-inspired twist.

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Reheating: This cheesecake is served cold, but you can warm slices slightly if preferred.

❓ Top 10 FAQs
1. Can I use store-bought caramel?
Yes! Any thick caramel sauce works perfectly.

2. Do I have to use a springform pan?
Highly recommended for easy release, but a deep pie dish can work in a pinch.

3. Can I reduce the sugar?
You can reduce the sugar by 1/4 cup, especially if your bananas are very ripe.

4. What’s the best cream cheese for baking?
Full-fat brick-style cream cheese (not whipped or spreadable).

5. Can I skip the peanuts?
Yes, or replace them with walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.

6. Is this recipe gluten-free?
Use gluten-free graham crackers for a GF version.

7. Why is my cheesecake cracked?
Cracks happen due to overbaking or rapid cooling. It still tastes amazing!

8. Can I make this ahead?
Yes — it actually tastes better the next day.

9. How do I know it’s done baking?
The edges will be set, and the center should jiggle slightly when shaken.

10. Can I add whipped cream on top?
Absolutely! Adds a light contrast to the rich cheesecake.
🏁 Conclusion
This Banana Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Peanuts is proof that dessert can be both simple and spectacular. With its silky texture, crunchy topping, and sweet banana-caramel fusion, it’s bound to become a staple at your table.

Whether you serve it after dinner, bring it to a party, or indulge in a slice solo, you’ll love every bite of this rich and dreamy treat.

🍌 Bake it. Chill it. Love it.