Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Fancy

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Fancy

Ingredients :

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 4 packages of softened cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup of crème fraîche
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup chopped strawberries

Instructions :

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).  Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.  Press down on the bottom of the prepared pan.
In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas and lemon juice.  Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in crème fraîche, vanilla extract and flour until it is
Fold in a mixture of mashed banana and gently chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a rack.  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.