Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Rum Glaze (Print Version)

Rich banana cheesecake with rum glaze and caramelized bananas.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup melted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar

→ Cheesecake

04 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 4 large eggs

→ Caramelized Bananas

09 - 2 bananas, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons butter
11 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

→ Rum Glaze

13 - 1/4 cup rum
14 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
15 - 1 tablespoon water

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
02 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, flour, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until just combined.
03 - Pour cheesecake batter into the prepared crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for another hour to cool.
04 - In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced bananas and brown sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
05 - In a saucepan, combine rum, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
06 - Once the cheesecake is completely cool, top with caramelized bananas. Drizzle with rum glaze and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Use different fruits like pineapple or mango for variation.
02 - The cheesecake can be prepared a day in advance.
03 - Garnish with additional fresh fruit or whipped cream.