Bananas Foster Cheesecake

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Filling Ingredients:

  • 48 oz. cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/3 cups puréed bananas
  • 6 Tbsp rum
  • 4 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325° F.

In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until well mixed. Press evenly in bottom of 15 x 10 x 1- inch baking pan.

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in all remaining ingredients. Pour into crust-lined pan. Pan will be very full.

Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until center is firm to the touch. Cool completely before serving. Store in refrigerator.

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