easy banana split mini cheesecakes (no-bake)
I made this easy, no-bake cheesecake for a Father's Day dessert. Everyone in my family loves cheesecake, but some like it topped with just cherries, some like just hot fudge, some like it loaded up - everyone is happy!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- NO-BAKE BANANA CHEESECAKE FILLING
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 - very ripe banana, peeled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- CHERRY TOPPING
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted sour cherries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
- 1-12 cup graham crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup pecans, ground (optional)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted
- 2 cups sugar
- TOPPINGS
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
How To Make easy banana split mini cheesecakes (no-bake)
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Step 1For the cheesecake: In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar and beat with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until smooth. Add the banana and vanilla and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture just until it is all combined. Refrigerate until needed.
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Step 2To make the Cherry Topping: Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pot and bring to a low boil over medium heat. Keep at a low boil several minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 3To make the Graham Cracker Crust, add all ingredients to a small bowls and stir to combine. Add cupcake liners to a 12-cup muffin tin. Add about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture to each cup and press down firmly to the line the bottom with the crust. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
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Step 4To assemble and serve, add a scoop of the caramel sauce over the graham cracker crust and then top with a portion of the cheese cake filling. Top with cherries and drizzle with hot fudge and nuts (optional).
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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Dairy
Culture:
American
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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