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.

Adam

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

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 Method Notes

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

Method

 

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Crust

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

🔹 Step 2: Mix the Cheesecake Filling

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

🔹 Step 3: Assemble and Bake

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

🔹 Step 4: Garnish & Serve

1. Just before serving, top with banana slices, roasted peanuts, and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
2. 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.