Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan and prepare the crust by mixing wafer crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Reduce oven temperature and beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream, banana extract, and mashed bananas, mixing well. Incorporate eggs one at a time. Pour into crust and bake in a water bath for 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool and chill.
- While cheesecake chills, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla for topping. Assemble by piping whipped cream on top, adding sliced bananas, strawberries, pineapple, cherries, nuts, and chocolate sauce as desired.
Notes
This banana split cheesecake combines the classic flavors of a banana split with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
