60Vanilla Wafers1 bag – 10oz box, Extra for topping
¼CupSugar
½CupMelted Unsalted Butter
Caramelized Bananas
2BananasCut in half, then cut in half horizontal
¼CupUnsalted Butter
½CupBrown Sugar
Cheesecake Filling
2 8ozCream CheeseRoom Temperature
¾CupSugar
2Large EggsRoom Temperature
1TbspVanilla Extract
3Ripe BananasMashed
Caramel Sauce
Left Over Sauce from the Caramelized Bananas
½CupHeavy Cream
Homemade Whipped Cream
1Cupof Heavy Cream
½CupPowder Sugar
1TbspVanilla Extract
Extras
1Banana
9Whole Vanilla Wafers
5Vanilla Wafers CrushedOptional
Instructions
Pull cream cheese and eggs out 2 hours prior to making cheesecake.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Crust
To a food processor, add vanilla wafers and pulse until coarse crumbs. Add to a large bowl and mix in melted butter and sugar.
To an 8x8 or 9x9 lined with parchment paper, press crust into the bottom and up the side. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Caramelized Bananas
While crust is baking, to a medium pan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir till it becomes a thick sauce. Add in bananas and cook for 3-5 minutes. Flipping halfway. Make sure the heat is not too high as the sugar mixture will burn.
Once the crust is finished, let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Layer the bottom of the crust with the caramelized bananas.
Caramel Sauce
With the left-over sauce in the pan, add heavy cream. Stir till bubbly. Remove sauce from pan and refrigerate till the cheesecake is ready to serve. (When ready to serve, microwave in 20 second increments till pourable)
Cheesecake Filling
In the bowl of a mixer, add cream cheese and sugar. Mix for 3-5 minutes on medium speed till creamy. Add in vanilla and eggs. Mix till combined. Add in mashed bananas and mix till incorporated.
Pour over caramelized bananas and crust. Bake cheesecake for 30-35 minutes. The top should be light brown and have a little jiggle to the middle.
Let cheesecake sit on the counter for 1-2 hours till completely cooled then place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Overnight for the best result.
Whipped Cream
To the bowl of a mixer, add whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip on high for 3-5 minutes till stiff peaks.
Eaten Time!
Cut into portion size squares. Top with homemade whipped cream, sliced bananas, whole vanilla wafers, drizzle of the caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers.