Banana Cheesecake

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Banana Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham crumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup crushed pecans
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 large ripe bananas
• Optional Toppings
• Caramel Sauce (store bought or homemade)
• Toasted Pecans
• Whipped Cream or Whipped Topping

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl combine graham crumbs, butter, 3 tablespoons of sugar and pecans. Press into a 9" springform pan. Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven and turn temperature up to 425 degrees.

2. Meanwhile, blend together bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, sugar and corn starch. Place cream cheese in a mixer on medium speed, beat until fluffy. Add in banana mixture and mix until combined. Pour over prepared crust. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to 200 and bake an additional 60-70 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven and run a knife around the edge of the cake. Let cool at room temperature for 45 minutes and then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.