Bananas Foster Cheesecake With Toffee Recipe
Banana lovers, you're in for a treat. This bananas foster cheesecake is your dream dessert. Studded with crushed toffee and a homemade bananas foster curd on a crisp Nilla wafer crust, you won't find a more decadent, luscious cheesecake.
How to Make the Best Bananas Foster Cheesecake With Toffee
This stunning bananas foster cheesecake with toffee is the ultimate indulgence for banana lovers everywhere. With layers of decadence—a crispy Nilla wafer crust, luscious bananas foster curd swirled throughout, and toffee bits adding bursts of butterscotch flavor—this cheesecake is anything but ordinary.
The magic happens when you combine classic bananas foster elements with creamy, rich cheesecake. The homemade bananas foster curd, made with ripe bananas, dark rum, and warm cinnamon, creates an elegant depth of flavor that elevates this dessert far beyond a standard cheesecake. Each slice reveals pockets of toffee bits and swirls of that luxurious curd.
Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a show-stopping dessert, this bananas foster cheesecake delivers impressive results. It’s the kind of dessert that makes your guests ask for the recipe—and absolutely earns its place as the star of any table.
Bananas Foster Cheesecake With Toffee
Banana lovers, you're in for a treat. This bananas foster cheesecake is your dream dessert. Studded with crushed toffee and a homemade bananas foster curd on a crisp Nilla wafer crust, you won't find a more decadent, luscious cheesecake.
Ingredients
Nilla Wafer Crust
Bananas Foster Curd
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Instructions
Nilla Wafer Crust
- Combine crushed Nilla wafers, white sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand.
- If using, lightly beat egg white and mix into the crust mixture until it holds together when pressed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and let cool.
Bananas Foster Curd
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, egg yolks, and dark brown sugar.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 160°F on a thermometer (about 10-12 minutes).
- Add cinnamon, butter, and dark rum, stirring until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then refrigerate until needed.
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add dark brown sugar and beat until well combined, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Add room temperature eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition—do not overmix.
- Fold in toffee bits gently using a spatula, then swirl in the bananas foster curd throughout the batter.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, until the cheesecake is set but still jiggles slightly in the center when the pan is gently shaken.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open about 2 inches, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the counter, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
- Garnish with banana slices and whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- The cream cheese must be in block form and fully softened to room temperature for the best results—do not use whipped cream cheese.
- Room temperature eggs are crucial for a smooth batter—take them out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- Avoid opening the oven door while the cheesecake bakes, as temperature fluctuations can cause cracks.
- The bananas foster curd can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.