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Banana Cheesecake with Black Vanilla Ice Cream

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this no-bake Banana Cheesecake with Black Vanilla Ice Cream – a creamy whipped cheesecake layered with fresh bananas and topped with rich chocolate ganache and toasted pecans. Paired with a bold scoop of black vanilla ice cream over graham crumble, this dramatic dessert is as stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Banana Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced

  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

For the Black Vanilla Ice Cream (Shortcut Version):

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream

  • 1 tsp activated charcoal powder

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Optional Garnish:

  • Graham cracker crumbs (for plating)

Instructions

Make the Crust:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.

  2. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form a firm base.

  3. Chill in the refrigerator while making the filling.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

  2. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.

  3. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.

  4. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

  5. Toss banana slices with lemon juice. Layer some over the crust and fold remaining slices into the filling.

  6. Spread filling evenly over crust. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Make the Chocolate Ganache & Topping:

  1. Heat heavy cream until just boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute.

  2. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before spooning or piping over the chilled cheesecake.

  3. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

Black Vanilla Ice Cream:

  1. Soften vanilla ice cream slightly. Mix in activated charcoal and vanilla bean paste until evenly colored.

  2. Refreeze until firm.

To Serve:

  • Slice cheesecake and serve with a scoop of black vanilla ice cream on a bed of graham cracker crumble for a visually striking, flavor-packed dessert.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are ripe but firm to avoid sogginess.

  • For extra crunch, toast the pecans before using.

  • The activated charcoal adds visual contrast—use food-grade only and consume in moderation.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • chill time: 4 hours
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/banana-cheesecake-with-black-vanilla-ice-cream/