Banana Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 banana, sliced

Instructions

1_ Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2_ In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted margarine. Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

3_ In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mashed banana. Pour into the prepared crust.

4_ Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is set. Cool, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.


5_ Combine evaporated milk and caramels in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring frequently until caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. Garnish the cheesecake with banana slices, and drizzle caramel sauce over.

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