Strawberry Banana Cheesecake

By lamarandrose

Another classic combination, something about strawberries and bananas just go so well together. They’re constantly paired up in smoothies or yogurt, so why not get a little more decadent with it and try them out in a cheesecake? The verdict: just as delicious if not MORE tasty

Ingredients

• ◾For the cheesecake:
• ◾1 pre-made store-bought graham cracker crust
• ◾1 package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• ◾2/3 cup sugar
• ◾1 container cool whip or other whipped topping
• ◾2 ripe bananas
• ◾1 2/3 cups milk
• ◾1 container instant banana pudding mix
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• ◾For the glaze:
• ◾1 lbs fresh strawberries, washed and cut
• ◾1/2 cup water
• ◾1/2 cup sugar

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 115mins
Adapted from recipies4living.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

For the cheesecake:

Mix together the pudding mix and milk and wait for a few minutes until it firms up.

In a big bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sugar. Then mix in the pudding. Fold in the whipped topping.

Cut the bananas into slices and spread a layer into the pre-made crust.
Pour the pudding mixture on top of the bananas and let it chill for 3 hours.


For the Glaze:

Combine everything in a pot and cook over the stove at medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Let cool in the fridge for several hours.
Pour the glaze over the cheesecake when you serve.