BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE

BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE

🌟 INGREDIENTS

For the base:
• 1½ cups crushed vanilla cookies
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the filling:
• 3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each), at room temperature
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

For the banana cream:
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon of corn flour (cornstarch)
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For decoration:
• 1 banana, sliced
• Whipped cream (optional)

🌟 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the base:
• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter.  Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

2. Prepare the filling:
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add the mashed bananas.
• Pour the filling over the base and bake for 50-60 minutes.

3. Prepare the banana cream:
• In a saucepan, mix the milk, sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Remove from heat and add the banana slices and vanilla.  Let it cool.

4. Assemble the cheesecake:
• Once the cheesecake is cooked and cooled, place the banana cream on top of the cheesecake.
• Garnish with fresh banana slices and whipped cream if desired.

5. Refrigerate:
• Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.

6. Ready!  
Now you can enjoy your Banana Cream Cheesecake, a delight that combines the softness of cheesecake with the sweet flavor of bananas.

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