STRAWBERRY BANANA CHEESECAKE (LIGHT OR FULL FAT VERSIONS)

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Combining Recipe #80301 and acclaimed recipe for strawberry cheesecake on Allrecipes.com, I came up with this tweaked, potentially healthier version with full taste. My family loved it, and I will in the future try it with more fruit combinations. I wouldn't recommend going with fat-free products for cheesecakes such as these, as the cake may not set properly. Light and low-fat worked well for me. And using the cooling technique listed below, I managed to get no cracks!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 Cheesecake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
1/4-1/3 cup sugar (to your preference)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 bananas
3 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese or 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can low fat sweetened condensed milk or 1 (14 ounce) can regular sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • FOR CRUST:.
  • Put crumbs, melted butter, and honey in food processor and process until smooth.
  • Spray 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray and press crumbs in pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until edges feel firm and dry.
  • Set aside until cool to the touch.
  • FOR STRAWBERRIES/BANANAS:.
  • In a food processor, combine strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch; cover and process until smooth.
  • Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil on medium-low.
  • Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Cover sauce and refridgerate until needed.
  • Cut two bananas into even slices, and set aside.
  • FOR CHEESCAKE:.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in condensed milk. Add lemon juice; mix well. Add eggs, beat on low until just combined.
  • FOR ASSEMBALY:.
  • Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over crust.
  • using 1/2 teaspoonfulls, carefully drop a thin layer of strawberry sause over the first layer of cream cheese. cover with an ever layer of slices bananas. Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce.
  • Drop more strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. With a butter knife, cut through top layer only to swirl strawberry sauce.
  • Cover remaining strawberry sauce and refrigerate. Come serving, warm sauce in the microwave. If it has thickened excessively, add some water to make it pourable.
  • Bake cheesecake at 300 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. You may need to bake a touch if using the lower-fat ingrediants.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove side of pan and serve with strawberry sauce.

Tavio Lamas
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Motto Queen
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


DeviantInc
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter and fluffier texture.


Sanyu Faith
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this cheesecake. The banana flavor really shines through, and the cheesecake itself is light and fluffy.


Apam Martin Gideon Abole
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfectly graham crackery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this again.


John Herbert
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Irunika Dewmini
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the filling.


Mahnoor sajid
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is always crispy and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth. I love that you can use either light or full-fat cream cheese, depending on your preference.


S.P Polas
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This cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert. The strawberries and bananas give it a light and refreshing flavor, and the cheesecake itself is not too heavy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joe Davis
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great! I used a pre-made graham cracker crust, which saved me some time. The cheesecake was a big hit with my friends.


Michelle Gecan
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I made this cheesecake for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! The crust was perfectly graham crackery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yvonne Stewart
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This cheesecake was a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a delicious and beautiful cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Official_ gaming
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I'm not usually a big fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. The combination of strawberries and bananas is perfect, and the cheesecake itself is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Dae
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I made this cheesecake for my family, and they all raved about it. The crust was crispy and buttery, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake.


Brooklyn Zaremba
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the strawberry-banana flavor was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.