CHOCOLATE BANANA CHEESECAKE

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"I came up with this special treat for my son, who loves cheesecake and anything with bananas," says Eileen Sears of Eagle, Wisconsin. "This lightened recipe quickly became a family favorite!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole crackers)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and egg whites; beat on low speed just until combined. Gently stir in the banana, chocolate chips and vanilla. Pour half of the batter over crust., Combine cocoa and oil until blended; stir into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over batter in pan; gently spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or just until center is set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Zelda Berry
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This cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out great! I loved the chocolate and banana flavors together.


opio phil
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate banana cheesecake.


stephanie la youtyoubeuse
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This cheesecake was delicious! I loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy banana filling. I will definitely be making it again.


David Schuyler
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Jood Al saeed
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I loved the chocolate crust on this cheesecake. It was the perfect complement to the creamy banana filling.


Nouran Magdy
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This cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out great! The chocolate and banana flavors were perfect together.


Matthew Drummond
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect! It was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Yaw Tog
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Ikram Kn
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I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect combination of chocolate and banana. I will definitely be making it again.


Dean Powell
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow. The cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


MUBIRU RONALD
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Krish Shahi
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy banana filling. I will definitely be making it again.