Banana Cream Cheesecake with Bavarian Cream!

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Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

⅓ cup sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Layer:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

¾ cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

2 ripe bananas, mashed

For the Bavarian Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 sheets of gelatin (or 1 tbsp powdered gelatin)

2 tbsp cold water

For Garnish:

Sliced bananas

Whipped cream

Shaved chocolate (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas.

- Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.

Bake the Cheesecake:

- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.

- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour with the door slightly ajar. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Bavarian Cream:

- In a small bowl, soften the gelatin in cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

- In a saucepan, heat about half the heavy cream until it’s warm but not boiling, then stir in the softened gelatin until it dissolves completely.

- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

- Gently fold the warm gelatin mixture into the whipped cream until well combined. Chill briefly until slightly thickened.

Assemble:

- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled and set, spread the Bavarian cream on top, smoothing it out evenly.

- Garnish with sliced bananas, whipped cream, and shaved chocolate (if using).

Serve:

- Carefully slice the cheesecake, and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience!

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 6 hours | Servings: 12