Creamy banana cheesecake with nuts

6 servings

195 minutes

Creamy banana cheesecake with nuts is a delicate dessert inspired by classic American cuisine. Its base of cocoa crumb cookies creates a subtle chocolate note that perfectly complements the airy creamy filling of cottage cheese, cream, and vanilla. Sweet bananas add softness and natural fruity freshness, while nuts provide a pleasant crunch and richness of flavor. The top layer of fruit jelly with citrus zest gives the cheesecake an exquisite tartness, making it even more refined. This dessert is perfect for both cozy home tea parties and festive events, impressing with its lightness and rich flavor balance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 633.9
• Proteins: 16.8g
• Fats: 32.1g
• Carbohydrates: 62g

Ingredients

• Cream 30%: 150 ml
• Soft cottage cheese: 500 g
• Butter: 70 g
• Bananas: 3 pc
• Shortbread: 210 g
• Cocoa powder: 30 g
• Vanilla extract: 0.5 tsp
• Nuts: 150 g
• Powdered sugar: 50 g
• Gelatin: 15 g
• Fruit juice: 200 ml
• Grated orange zest: 15 g
• Water: 100 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the base: crush the cookies into crumbs, mix with cocoa and melted butter. In a foil-lined form (21 cm in diameter), shape the traditional cheesecake crust with edges. Send the finished crust to the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shortbread: 210 g
   • Cocoa powder: 30 g
   • Butter: 70 g

2. Prepare the gelatin separately: dissolve it according to the instructions (about 100-150 ml of warm water is recommended for 5 grams) or soak the sheets.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gelatin: 15 g
   • Water: 100 ml

3. For the cream filling, you need to sift fatty cottage cheese, whip chilled cream with powdered sugar and vanilla (a pinch of vanillin can be used if extract is unavailable). Mix the ingredients until a smooth creamy consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft cottage cheese: 500 g
   • Powdered sugar: 50 g
   • Cream 30%: 150 ml
   • Vanilla extract: 0.5 teaspoon

4. Pour the cooled gelatin into the cream and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gelatin: 15 g

5. Assemble the cake: pour half of the cream into the bottom of the mold with the sponge, layer half of the previously peeled and sliced bananas (the rest will be needed later), sprinkle with some crushed nuts (almonds can be used if available), and cover with the remaining cream. Place in the refrigerator until set.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 3 pieces
   • Nuts: 150 g

6. Top jelly layer: You need to take juice (orange, banana, or multi-fruit) with added citrus zest. Dissolve the remaining gelatin in warmed juice and pour it through a strainer over the chilled cheesecake. Return to the refrigerator until set. For decoration, use remaining bananas (sprinkled with lemon juice) and add nuts to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fruit juice: 200 ml
   • Grated orange zest: 15 g
   • Gelatin: 15 g
   • Bananas: 3 pieces
   • Nuts: 150 g