𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
Banana slices for garnish (optional)

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 5 hours (including cooling and chilling time)
Servings: 12
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Bake for 1 hour, or until the center is set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
4️⃣ Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake.
5️⃣ Garnish with banana slices and serve for a creamy, fruity delight!
𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:
Per Serving: 510 calories, 36g fat, 40g carbohydrates, 7.3g protein