Description
A layered dessert combining moist banana bread and creamy cheesecake, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts—perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs + 1 egg white
Banana Bread Layer:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large or 3 small bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2–2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 3 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, flour, and eggs until smooth.
- Make banana bread batter: Mix oil, sugars, egg, vanilla, and mashed banana. Stir in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Assemble: In greased 9″ springform pan, layer half banana batter, all cheesecake mix, then remaining banana batter.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 60–75 minutes. Cool, then chill 4+ hours.
- Frost: Whip frosting ingredients. Spread on chilled cheesecake. Top with walnuts.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for clean slices.
- Tent with foil if browning too quickly during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes