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Banana Foster Mini Cheesecakes (Bataille Food #117)

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These mini cheesecakes will whisk you to a delightful sweet escape! With each bite, you will delight in the perfect blend of caramelized bananas, silky cheesecake, and a sprinkle of bliss.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 20 minutes
Refrigerate 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 20

Ingredients
 

CHEESECAKE CRUST

  • 1.95 oz (55 g) butter (Melted)
  • 18 squares Graham crackers (1 Sleeve | 9 cookies | Crushed into Crumbs)
  • 1/2 tsp (2 g) vanilla extract

BANANA CHEESECAKE

  • 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese (1 1/2 pack | Softened | At Room Temperature)
  • 3.50 oz (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 banana (Ripe | Mashed)
  • 1 egg (Large | At Room Temperature)
  • 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla bean paste
  • 1/16 tsp (0.38 g) sea salt

BANANA FOSTER

  • 1.95 oz (55 g) butter
  • 1.75 oz (50 g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 bananas (20 Slices)
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) Dark Rum

Instructions
 

CHEESECAKE CRUST PREPARATION

  • Place butter in a small sauce pan and heat on low until melted. Set aside.
    1.95 oz butter
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Graham crackers with the cooled melted butter and vanilla extract.
    18 squares Graham crackers, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Spoon the mixture into each well of your Mini Muffin Tray (about 1 Tbsp) Then, press down using your shaper.

BAKE!

  • Bake for 5 minutes at 325F/165C. Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool.

BANANA CHEESECAKE PREPARATION

  • In a mixing bowladd the softened cream cheese and sugar. With your handheld mixer, beat on low speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the mashed banana, egg, vanilla bean paste and sea salt. Beat until just combined.
    12 oz cream cheese, 3.50 oz light brown sugar, 1 banana, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, 1/16 tsp sea salt
  • Fill your Pastry Bag with the banana/cream cheese batter and carefully pipe it on top of your cheesecake crust. Each well will be completely full. (That is alright). Even out the corners with your offset mini spatula if needed.

BAKE!

  • Bake for 20 minutes at 325F/165C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cheesecake from 18 minutes). It is ready when the top is set.
  • Once your Banana Mini Cheesecakes are out of the oven, let them cool down for about 1 hour before refrigerating them (overnight is always best, if not at least 3 good hours).

BANANA FOSTER PREPARATION

  • Heat a large frying pan on medium-low. Once hot, add the butter. When it has melted, add the sugar and ground cinnamon. Whisk until smooth. Then, add the sliced bananas (20). Cook them on both sides until they have softened and begin to caramelize. Add the dark Rum and let it simmer for 1 minutes or so.
    1.95 oz butter, 1.75 oz light brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 bananas, 1 Tbsp Dark Rum

ASSEMBLY

  • Take your Mini Muffin Tray out of the refrigerator. To unmold: Push them up from the bottom and set aside on your service platter. Top with a slice of banana and caramel. Enjoy right away or refrigerate if making ahead of time.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Banana Foster Mini Cheesecakes (Bataille Food #117)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 108mg5%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 390IU8%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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