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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Base and Topping
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and sour cream; mix until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Arrange the sliced strawberries and banana on top of the filling. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 4
Cool and serve
Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour. Afterward, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with additional strawberry slices if desired.
