American Baked Cheesecake

An American classic baked cheesecake using a ready-made sponge base and served with caramelized bananas.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 745 kcals 7450 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.1 grams 560.8 grams
Fat 53.5 grams 535.2 grams
Protein 9.9 grams 98.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
piece
Sponge
25cm diameter cut from a large bought flan case
4
tbsp
2
tbsp
Sugar
for caramelizing bananas
Dairy
845
g
Cream Cheese
full fat soft
3
piece
Eggs
medium
375
ml
Cream
double or single
25
g
Butter
for pan frying
Fruits
3
piece
Lemon
finely grated zest only
3
tbsp
Sultanas
soaked in a bit of bourbon
10
piece
Bananas
peeled
Liquids
4
tbsp
Bourbon
or Jack Daniels to taste
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds removed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 25cm loose-bottomed cake tin with butter.
  • Cut the sponge horizontally and line the bottom of the tin with one disc.
  • Mix sugar, lemon zest, cornflour, and sultanas in a bowl, then beat in the cream cheese.
  • Add eggs one by one and vanilla essence, beating until well incorporated.
  • Mix in vanilla seeds, 60ml of bourbon, and cream until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the mixture over the sponge and place the tin in a tray filled with 3mm of warm water.
  • Bake for 50 minutes until golden, then cool and set completely before removing from the tin.
  • Pan fry peeled bananas in butter and sugar until caramelized.
  • Serve cheesecake wedges with the caramelized bananas and optional sauce.