BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

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For the Filling:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the Banana Topping:

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to create the crust. Make sure it’s evenly distributed and compacted. You can use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass to help with this.
4. In a separate bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth.
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Add the mashed bananas and continue to mix until well combined.
6. Add the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix until the sugar is fully incorporated.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
8. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
9. Pour the banana cream cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
10. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once it has cooled, refrigerate it for several hours or overnight to set and chill.
12. Before serving, prepare the banana topping. Slice the 2 ripe bananas and toss them with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange the banana slices on top of the cheesecake.
13. Slice and serve your delicious banana cream cheesecake. You can also garnish it with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.

Enjoy your homemade banana cream cheesecake!

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