Banana Caramel Cheesecake Pie Recipe
Recipe Overview
Overview
The Banana Caramel Cheesecake Pie is a showstopper that combines the best of both worlds: the creaminess of cheesecake and the delightful flavors of banana and caramel. The crust, made from Biscoff cookies, adds a unique twist with its sweet and spicy notes, perfectly complementing the rich filling. The process begins with crumbling the cookies and mixing them with a bit of sugar and salt before pressing them into a pie dish and baking until golden. This step ensures a firm base that holds up well against the creamy filling.
Once the crust is ready and cooled, the filling comes together with ease. Cream cheese is whipped until smooth, then combined with vanilla extract, confectioners’ sugar, and heavy cream, creating a luscious texture. The addition of sour cream adds a delightful tang, enhancing the overall flavor profile. Folding in fresh bananas just before pouring the mixture into the crust ensures they remain vibrant and flavorful.
The final touch is a generous drizzle of caramel sauce, which can be homemade or store-bought for convenience. This not only adds sweetness but also a beautiful presentation. After a few hours in the freezer, the pie is ready to be sliced and served, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or special occasions. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible, and it’s sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Crush Biscoff cookies and mix with sugar and a pinch of salt.
Press the cookie mixture into a pie dish and up the sides.
Tip: Press the crust firmly to ensure it holds its shape.
Bake the crust at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
Add confectioners' sugar to the cream cheese mixture.
Beat in heavy cream until well mixed.
Mix in sour cream.
Tip: Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.
Fold sliced bananas into the cream mixture.
Tip: Mix bananas with the custard to help prevent them from turning dark.
Tip: Plan ahead if you want to serve this dessert after dinner.
Set the banana cream mixture aside until the crust cools.
Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
Tip: You can use store-bought caramel topping for convenience.
Drizzle caramel topping over the pie.
Swirl the caramel through the custard for presentation.
Tip: Swirl the caramel through the custard for better presentation.
Tip: Biscoff cookies make an excellent crust for this pie.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Cookies
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Biscoff cookies are known for their unique caramelized flavor, making them an excellent choice for pie crusts.
- •Bananas can oxidize quickly, so mixing them with cream helps prevent browning.
- •This pie can be made ahead of time and frozen, making it a convenient dessert option.
- •Cream cheese adds a rich, tangy flavor that balances the sweetness of the caramel and bananas.
