Banana Split Cheesecakes
These Banana Split Cheesecakes are a fun twist on a classic dessert! A rich, creamy banana cheesecake filling sits on a buttery vanilla wafer crust, topped with scoops of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate syrup and caramel, and finished with whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries! A perfect treat for all occasions!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
• Vanilla wafer crumbs
• Salted butter, melted
• Sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
• Cream cheese, room temperature
• Sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Sour cream, room temperature
• Banana extract
• Mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
• Eggs, room temperature
- For the Toppings:
• Chocolate ice cream
• Strawberry ice cream
• Vanilla ice cream (optional)
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate syrup
• Caramel sauce
• Chopped nuts
• Maraschino cherries
• Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Divide mixture among liners, pressing firmly to form crust.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add flour, sour cream, banana extract, and mashed banana; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Bake the Cheesecakes:
- Divide filling evenly over cooled crusts.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door slightly, and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Assemble the Toppings:
- Add scoops of chocolate and strawberry ice cream.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel sauce.
- Add whipped cream, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries.
- Serve:
- Enjoy as the perfect mini dessert packed with creamy banana flavor and all the fun toppings!
Notes
Chilling time is crucial for the cheesecakes to set properly.
Customize the toppings based on your preference (e.g., adding crushed pineapple or other fruit).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 300-350 Kcal (varies with toppings)
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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