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Banana Nut Bliss

Banana Nut Bliss

Learn how to make RumChata Cheesecake, a creamy cinnamon dessert. This Banana Nut Bliss guide has tips for a perfect no-crack cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 individual graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • a pinch kosher salt
  • 32 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup RumChata liqueur
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • q.s. Cool Whip, for topping to taste
  • q.s. cinnamon sugar and caramel sauce, for decorating to taste

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Roasting pan (for the water bath)
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the prepared pan.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese with white and brown sugars until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Mix in vanilla and RumChata, then sprinkle with cornstarch and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  7. Wrap the pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and place it in a roasting pan filled with boiling water halfway up the sides.
  8. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
  9. Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  10. Remove from the water bath, unwrap the foil, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  11. Serve with a topping of Cool Whip, cinnamon sugar, and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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