Name: Banana Split Cheesecake
Cook time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 1/2 packages graham crackers, crushed; 6 tablespoon butter; 2 pound cream cheese, softened; 5 jumbo eggs, room temp; 1 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar; 3 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cup banana, mashed; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Banana Split Cheesecake

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Can anything 'banana split' be bad? Try this banana split cheesecake for a unique twist on the dessert staple. You'll love how much this cheesecake reminds you of banana split, but also that it's a different kind of dessert!

Cooking Time1 hr

Ingredients

1 1/2 packages graham crackers, crushed
6 tablespoons butter
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
5 jumbo eggs, room temp
1 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cup banana, mashed
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with pan of water on bottom of oven.
Combine graham crackers, 1/2 cup of sugar and butter and pat into 10" springform pan, bottom and sides.
Beat the cheese until light. Add the rest of the sugar and beat again.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
Stir in cream, sour cream, vanilla and cornstarch and blend well. Stir in banana.
Bake cake for 1 hour or so until edges firm.

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Master Editor

Nov 24, 2010

Hello andirm71, Sorry about the confusion. I've updated the recipe to be more clear. Thanks

andirm71 4160150

Nov 24, 2010

According to #5, I need to add vanilla, but on the ingredients it does not call for vanilla. Can you please tell me how much will I need? Thanks

Julia L

Nov 22, 2010

Hi there, thanks so much for pointing this out -- I will be sure to fix the recipe so it reflects your feedback. Sorry for any ambiguity! Have a great day.

huntscots

Nov 22, 2010

I'm guessing that 1/2 cup sugar goes with the crust. The other 1 cup of sugar goes with the cream cheese.