Ingredients for Bananas Foster Cheesecake
- 1 Graham cracker crust (prepared, recipe not included)
- 16 oz (450g) Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100g) packed Brown Sugar Substitute
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 4 large Egg Whites
- 1 cup (240ml) mashed ripe Bananas
- 1 tablespoon Banana Schnapps (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Light Rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ teaspoon Black Walnut Extract (optional, as alternative to ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)
- Caramel Sauce (for garnish, if desired)
- Fresh Banana Slices (for garnish, if desired)
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How to Make Bananas Foster Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust (recipe not included, use your favorite graham cracker or gingersnap crust).
- In a large bowl, combine 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened, ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add 4 large egg whites, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in 1 cup (240ml) mashed ripe bananas, 1 tablespoon banana liqueur (optional), 1 tablespoon rum (optional) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon black walnut extract).
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust.
- Place the cheesecake in a larger baking pan. Pour enough hot water into the larger pan to come halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan (water bath).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 225°F (107°C).
- Continue baking for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven. Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edges of the pan to prevent sticking.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate uncovered overnight to allow for complete chilling and setting.
- Serve chilled. Garnish with caramel sauce and/or fresh banana slices, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
8g
Carbs
8g