Name: Banana cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 150 gram digestive biscuits; 70 gram unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 500 gram light cream cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup (240g) light sour cream; 2 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 very ripe bananas, mashed, plus 2 extra bananas, sliced; 3/4 cup (185ml) thickened cream, whipped; 30 gram dark chocolate, curled or grated, to serve

Ingredients

150 gram digestive biscuits

70 gram unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

500 gram light cream cheese, at room temperature

3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar

3 eggs

1 cup (240g) light sour cream

2 teaspoon lemon juice

3 very ripe bananas, mashed, plus 2 extra bananas, sliced

3/4 cup (185ml) thickened cream, whipped

30 gram dark chocolate, curled or grated, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

2.Using a food processor, process biscuits to fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in butter and half cinnamon.

3.Transfer crumb mixture to a 22cm springform pan. Using fingers or base of a glass, press crumb mixture over base; chill 15 minutes, or until firm.

4.Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5.Add sour cream, lemon juice, mashed banana and remaining cinnamon; beat until just smooth. Pour over prepared base.

6.Bake cheesecake 1 hour, or until just set. Cool completely in pan; chill overnight in fridge.

7.Cut cheesecake into wedges. Top with cream, banana slices and curled chocolate. Serve.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%