Description
A delicious dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the bright flavors of bananas and strawberries, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, and press the mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- Mash the bananas and mix them with lemon juice in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour.
- Gently fold in the banana mixture and remaining chopped strawberries.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- After cooling, place the cheesecake on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Once chilled, slice the cheesecake and serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, banana, strawberry, dessert, baking