Banana Cheesecake
CRUST:
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¼2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs . . . . . . 375 ml
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¼4 cup granulated sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ml
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ml
FILLING:
2 bananas, mashed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 large eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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¼2 cup granulated sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ml
1 tsp vanilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ml
2 cups plain yogurt cheese. . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 ml
TOPPING:
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¼2 cups plain yogurt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ml
1 tbsp granulated sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ml
1 tsp vanilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ml
In food processor or large bowl, mix wafer
crumbs, sugar and melted butter until well blend-
ed. Press crumbs evenly over bottom and up
sides of a ungreased 9-inch (22 cm) springform
pan. Chill thoroughly.
In food processor, blend bananas, sugar and
vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, blending well
after each addition. Add yogurt cheese and blend
just until combined. Pour filling into crust. Bake in
a preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 30 minutes.
Blend yogurt, sugar and vanilla together.
Spread topping over baked cheesecake and
return to oven for 5 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate up
to 12 hours before serving.
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