Description
A creamy cheesecake featuring ripe bananas and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly.
- Blend the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of the pan.
- Mix mashed bananas with lemon juice in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs, one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour; fold in banana mixture and chopped strawberries.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until nearly set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve chilled.
Notes
For better flavor, use ripe bananas. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier blending.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, banana, strawberry, dessert, creamy, sweet