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No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake for Two

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I made something for you.  Well, for you and me.  There has to be two in the equation, you see…

I made the crust with Corn Flakes because honestly I didn’t have any Ritz crackers or graham crackers in the house.  The result?  Super crunchy and delightful…and a decision that Corn Flakes are now the new black.  Seriously.  I’ll probably never eat them for breakfast, but I suppose one can never say never, right?

 

Also, I kind of sort of lied.  On accident.  You DO have the bake the crust on this, but everything else is refrigerator-friendly!  Promise!

I remember once upon a time when I was a banana snob…as in I would only eat bananas in banana bread and I would only eat my mom’s banana bread.  It’s off the hook, really, and I didn’t think that bananas belonged anywhere else.  When I was in school I worked in a kitchen where the dessert that EVERYONE raved about was this bruleed banana monstrosity with extra whipped cream (don’t even get me started on that…OMG) and sugar and pastry cream and allthisotherstuff all.over.the.plate.

 

I refused to touch it.  I snubbed my nose at it.  I told people to just get that crappy banana crapola away from me.

 

Then one night we had extras.  I had hungry roommates.  So (with permission of course…I’m such a rule follower) I snagged some to take home.  When I arrived one of the roomies had already fallen asleep and I was tricked by pure peer pressure! to just grab a fork and eat the dang banana dessert while we all watched Grey’s Anatomy.

 

And y’all?  That monstrosity?  It won my heart that evening, what with its layers of gooey caramel and whipped cream and other crazy ingredients I can’t even remember.  And bananas and I were friends again once more.

NO-BAKE BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE FOR TWO

  • 1/3 + 1 Tbsp cream
  • 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 very very very ripe banana
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/3 cup finely crushed Corn Flakes
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp sugar

Preheat oven to 350.  In a bowl mix together the Corn Flakes, melted butter, and 2 tsp sugar.  Spray a small ramekin (mine is about 5 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall) with nonstick spray.  Press the Corn Flake mixture onto the bottom and sides of the dish; be careful since it will be crumbly!  Bake at 350 for about 7-9 minutes until it’s golden and warm.  Set aside (and turn off your oven…no more baking!).  In a small saucepan whisk together the cold cream and gelatin and carefully let it warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is dissolved and the cream is starting to bubble around the edges.  Set aside.  In either a stand mixer or with a hand mixer cream together the cream cheese, sugar, and banana, scraping down the sides and making sure it’s all well combined.  Add in the vanilla and sea salt and mix again.  Now (and this is where a stand mixer is useful) slowly stream in the cream/gelatin mixture while beating the banana mixture.  Once it’s in the bowl turn up the speed and whip for another 2-3 minutes.  Pour into the prepared crust – you may have extra, which I just put in a cup and refrigerated alongside the actual cheesecake.  Let sit in the fridge for about 4-6 hours until firm; top with bananas, whipped cream, caramel, cinnamon, or whatever else you want!

 

Devour.

Ah yes, banana monstrosities are now one of my favorite things.  Never say never people!

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  1. Katie Martin says

    March 3, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I was exactly the same as you- I used to hate bananas and only ever possibly liked them in banana bread. Then when I had to force myself to eat a bunch of them because they were a really cheap and easy fruit I finally started liking them! Crazy, the way tastes can change, right?
    Anyway, this looks really yummy! I like that it is made to be a smaller dessert. Sometimes when I’m not sure about a recipe (either how it will taste or just if I think I can accomplish it) I don’t like the fact that I still have to make the whole thing, which is normally either an entire batch or loaf or cake or whatever. This is perfect for experimenting! Have you attempted to do this recipe with any other fruit besides bananas, like blackberries or peaches or something? I’m just curious because I love cheesecake and am always up for more in my life!

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    • Heather says

      March 5, 2012 at 8:53 am

      i haven’t tried any other fruit besides banana, but i’d love to hear if you do and how it turned out!

      Reply
      • Katie says

        January 2, 2013 at 12:25 am

        Awesome recipe 🙂
        I love a good cheesecake.
        Thanks for sharing.
        Katie

        Reply
  2. Amrita says

    February 18, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I’m still chuckling at your ‘banana snob’ line! And considering how gorgeous the cheesecake looks, I don’t it would serve more than one…if I’m anywhere around.

    Reply
    • Amrita says

      February 18, 2012 at 9:40 am

      *think

      missed out that word in the middle!

      Reply
  3. DessertForTwo says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Eeee!!! Love that this serves two!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  4. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    February 17, 2012 at 7:29 am

    How creative! A corn flake crust sounds delightful!!

    Reply
  5. alex says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    whenever I have corn flakes, I wonder why I don’t eat them more often! looks like a great recipe!

    Reply
  6. Aggie says

    February 16, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Oh my gosh, I just love this!! Perfect crust, bet it was crunchy good!

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  7. janetha says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    yum.

    Reply
  8. AikoVenus says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:48 am

    I love how you used a cornflake crust, makes me think about using a bunch of different cereals now. ^^

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  9. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I am in love!

    Reply
  10. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Yum! Nice improvisation!

    Reply
  11. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:37 am

    i don’t know why but gelatin scares me. I know it’s not a big deal, I used it in culinary classes, but I’ve always been afraid to use it at home. Kind of like some people are scared of yeast.
    Regardless, it looks wonderful! I really think my mom would love it.

    Reply
  12. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:18 am

    This looks fantastic!!!

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  13. Lindsay @ Fuel My Family says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I literally love anything with cream cheese in it! It may be my favorite food of all time!

    Reply
  14. Deanna B. says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Bananas and I still are not friends, but I think this would taste great with the strawberries that are just coming into season!

    Reply
  15. Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I had something so similar to this in NYC last weekend, I love your take on it! And I’m glad to hear that you and bananas are friends 🙂

    Reply
  16. Stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:47 am

    This looks SO good, i love this idea!!!!

    Reply
  17. Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Awww 😀 It is so cute! I love the little cheesecake 😀

    GASP! You were a banana snob??!!! Well, I’m glad you finally got your problems worked out 😛

    Reply

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