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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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To prepare crust, combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork till moist.
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Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
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To prepare filling, beat cheeses and lowfat sour cream at high speed of a mixer till smooth.
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Add in 1-1/2 c. sugar, banana, flour, and vanilla; beat well.
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Add in Large eggs, 1 at a time; beat well after each addition.
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Pour cheese mix into prepared pan; bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 min or possibly till almost set.
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Cheesecake is done when the center barely moves when pan is touched.
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Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge.
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Cold cheesecake to room temperature.
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Cover and refrigeratefor at least 8 hrs.
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Top each serving with 1 tsp.
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pineapple, 1 tsp.
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strawberry syrup, 1 tsp.
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chocolate syrup, 3/4 tsp.
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pecans, and 1 cherry.
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Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 wedge with toppings).
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Tips for Banana-Split Cheesecake:.
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Look for packaged chocolate cookie crumbs either on the cookie aisle or possibly the baking aisle.
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The easiest way to toast nuts is to place them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
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Shake the pan occasionally, and toast till the nuts are lightly browned and fragrant (just a few min).
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Do not skip this step: Toasting the nuts adds tons of flavor.