No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Caramel Cheesecake 🍰

🍌🥜✨ No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Caramel Cheesecake 🍰💛
A heavenly combo of creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and luscious caramel — this cheesecake is rich, silky, and absolutely irresistible! 😍 Perfect for when you want an indulgent dessert without turning on the oven! 🔥

🕒 Prep Time: 25 mins
❄️ Chill Time: 4 hrs
⏱️ Total Time: ~4 hrs 25 mins
🍽️ Yield: 1 (9-inch) cheesecake — serves 10–12

🛒 Ingredients

🍪 For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍪
• ¼ cup granulated sugar 🍬
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

🍌🥜 For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened 🧀
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
• 1 cup powdered sugar 🍥
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium) 🍌
• 1 cup heavy cream 🥛

For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed 🧈
• ½ cup heavy cream 🥛
• ½ tsp salt 🧂

🍌🌰 For Garnish (Optional):

• Sliced bananas 🍌
• Chopped peanuts 🌰
• Extra caramel sauce 🍮

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Chill in the refrigerator while you make the filling. ❄️

2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. 🥜
Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well blended.
Fold in mashed bananas until evenly distributed. 🍌
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the peanut butter mixture.

3️⃣ Pour the Filling:
Remove crust from the fridge and pour the cheesecake filling over it.
Spread evenly with a spatula. 🍰

4️⃣ Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar while stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color.
Add butter (carefully — it will bubble!) and stir until melted and smooth.
Slowly whisk in heavy cream until fully combined.
Remove from heat and stir in salt. Let cool slightly. 🍮

5️⃣ Drizzle with Caramel:
Pour caramel sauce over the cheesecake filling, reserving a bit for garnish. Swirl gently for a marbled look. ✨

6️⃣ Chill & Serve:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. ❄️
Before serving, top with banana slices, chopped peanuts, and extra caramel drizzle. 🍌🌰🍮

7️⃣ Enjoy:
Slice and savor every creamy, dreamy, nutty bite! 😋🍰💛

💡 Tips:
✨ For extra crunch, add a sprinkle of crushed pretzels on top! 🥨
✨ Want a darker caramel? Let the sugar caramelize a bit longer before adding butter.
✨ Serve chilled for the perfect creamy texture! ❄️