Cranberry Banana Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cranberry Banana Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (I like to use leftover cookie crumbs.); 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup margarine, melted; 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large extra ripe bananas; 3/4 cup light sour cream

Servings: persons

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (I like to use leftover cookie crumbs.)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large extra ripe bananas
3/4 cup light sour cream

1
Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and margarine.
2
Pat on bottom and up sides of a 9 or 10 inch springform pan.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Cool.
5
Combine cranberry sauce and cornstarch in saucepan.
6
Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
7
Remove 1/2 cup for topping; set aside.
8
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla and salt.
9
Puree bananas (1 cup); blend into mixture.
10
Spoon 2 cups cheese mixture into crust.
11
Spoon cranberry filling over.
12
Cover with remaining cheese mixture.
13
Bake for 45 minutes.
14
Remove from oven.
15
Combine sour cream and 2 Tbsp. sugar and spread over top.
16
Spoon reserved 1/2 cup cranberry topping in center to form a circle.
17
Gently swirl cranberry and sour cream.
18
Return to oven 10 minutes or more until glaze is firm.
19
Cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (I like to use leftover cookie crumbs.), 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Banana Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Banana Cheesecake

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