American Cheesecake with Bananas
10 servings
100 minutes
American cheesecake with bananas is a harmony of classic and exotic flavors. The roots of this dessert trace back to New York, where the famous creamy cheesecake originated. In this version, the delicate cheese base is complemented by caramelized bananas that add warm tropical notes to the dessert. Whiskey infused with raisins adds depth of flavor, while maple syrup brings sweet sophistication. Baked in a water bath, the cheesecake achieves a velvety texture while maintaining airiness and lightness. This dessert is perfect for cozy evenings as well as festive celebrations. A garnish of fresh bananas and mint completes the flavor symphony, transforming a simple cheesecake into a refined gastronomic delight.
1
Put raisins in a small bowl and soak in whiskey or bourbon for 15-20 minutes. Grease a 25 cm diameter springform pan. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Raisin: 3 tablespoons
- Whiskey: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 25 g
2
Place the sponge disk at the bottom of the mold. Drain the raisins and sprinkle the sponge with the remaining alcohol. Mix 200 g of sugar with starch.
- Sponge cake base: 1 piece
- Raisin: 3 tablespoons
- Whiskey: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 250 g
- Cornstarch: 4 tablespoons
3
Peel 10 small bananas. Melt butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a pan, fry the bananas until they are coated with a caramel crust. Cool and slice into rings.
- Bananas: 10 pieces
- Butter: 25 g
- Sugar: 250 g
4
In another bowl, place the cheese, add vanilla, lemon zest, juice, raisins, eggs, and cream. Mix, add the dry ingredients and half of the bananas, mix everything, and pour the mixture into a mold.
- Philadelphia cheese: 850 g
- Vanilla essence: 1.5 teaspoon
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Raisin: 3 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Cream 30%: 350 ml
- Cornstarch: 4 tablespoons
- Bananas: 10 pieces
5
Pour 2–3 mm of warm water into the baking tray and place the mold on it (the water will create steam during baking). Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown. The filling in the middle should remain slightly liquid. Remove from the oven and let cool without removing from the mold.
6
Remove the cheesecake from the mold, cut into pieces, decorate with remaining bananas, drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and serve. You can garnish with mint leaves.
- Bananas: 10 pieces
- Maple syrup: to taste
- Peppermint: to taste