Description
Savor Banana Strawberry Cheesecake Fantasy! This delightful dessert layers creamy cheesecake with fresh bananas and strawberries for a tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Topping:
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 16 oz cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in 1/2 cup mashed banana and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped cream until the mixture is light and fluffy. Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Prepare the topping: In a smaller bowl, combine 2 cups sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld and the strawberries soften slightly.
- Serve: Once the cheesecake has set, release the springform pan. Before serving, top the cheesecake with the prepared strawberry mixture, allowing the juices to drizzle over the top. For an extra touch, you can add banana slices on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves.