Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with fruity flavors of bananas and strawberries.
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 thoroughly.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, and press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas with lemon juice.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour until the mixture is smooth. Fold in the banana mixture and chopped strawberries.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour.
- Cool completely on a wire rack and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a stronger banana flavor, add an extra banana to the filling. Use fresh strawberries for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, banana, strawberry, creamy