Best 6 Tacozagna And Banana Cheesecakes Recipes

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Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes: A Culinary Fusion of Mexican and Italian Flavors

Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisines. This article presents two extraordinary recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. First up is the Tacozagna, a unique lasagna dish infused with the bold flavors of taco seasoning, ground beef, and a blend of Mexican cheeses. Layers of corn tortillas and a creamy cheese filling create a savory and satisfying main course that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Next, indulge in the delightful Banana Cheesecakes, a sweet treat that combines the tropical sweetness of bananas with the creamy richness of cheesecake. These individual cheesecakes feature a graham cracker crust, a luscious banana filling, and a velvety cheesecake layer, all topped with a caramelized banana sauce. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet indulgence, these recipes offer something for every palate. Let's dive into the culinary adventure and explore the step-by-step instructions for creating these delectable dishes.

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BANANA CHEESECAKE



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Topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, a slice of this divine cheesecake is like eating a banana split!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
16 maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cool crust 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Beat in bananas until well blended. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake at 300°F 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove foil and side of pan. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread over cheesecake. Garnish with cherries. Cover; refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g

BANANA CHEESECAKE WITH BANANA CREAM PIE TOPPING



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This simple recipe is a combination of banana cheesecake and banana cream pie all rolled into one dessert! It uses an Oreo®-cookie crust instead of the traditional graham cracker crust, adding a bit of a chocolate accent. Plus, it uses fat-free cream cheese, but proves to taste rich and creamy for a banana-y treat! Garnish with whipped cream and sliced bananas, if desired.

Provided by Michelle K.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups cold milk
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 sliced banana, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter together in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in mashed banana and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into crust in the springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is almost set, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool completely, at least 1 hour, before removing from pan.
  • Whisk milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Arrange sliced bananas on top of cooled cheesecake. Spread pudding mixture on top. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 776.9 mg, Sugar 43.1 g

INDIVIDUAL NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 strawberries
12 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 (8-ounce) bricks
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 individual graham cracker crusts, available on baking aisle

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop 6 berries and place in food processor. Add cream cheese, sour cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and process until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, fill pie tins. Garnish cheesecakes with slices of remaining berries.

BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE



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Here is a lovely no-bake dessert. Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you'd like. -Margie Snodgrass, Wilmore, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 to 4 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan or 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes. Cool on wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Arrange half the banana slices in crust; top with half the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers. , In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; fold in remaining whipped topping. Pour over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 24g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RACHAEL RAY'S TACOZAGNA



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My employer fixed this and told me to try the leftovers. It was delicious. I haven't made it yet, but plan on trying my hand at it soon.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 zucchini
2 carrots, peeled
1 onion, peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup beef stock
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
3 cups shredded chihuahua cheese or 3 cups monterey jack cheese
4 scallions, chopped
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Heat a large high sided skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • Add the meat and brown, 5 minutes.
  • While meat browns, grate the zucchini and carrots with a box grater.
  • Add the vegetables to the meat and grate in the onion and garlic.
  • Season the meat with chili, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper and cook 7 to 8 minutes more to soften vegetables.
  • Stir in beef stock.
  • Grease a 8x13-" baking pan with vegetable oil.
  • Layer in 3 overlapping flour tortillas and top with 1/3 meat, 1/3 cheese.
  • Repeat the layers twice and bake 10-12 minutes to brown cheese.
  • Top with scallions, lettuce and tomatoes, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.6, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 199.8, Sodium 1123.7, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 11, Protein 61

BANANA CHEESECAKE



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We have banana trees in our backyard that bear fruit all year. After making banana bread, muffins and cookies, I still had some of our bountiful crop left, so I decided to try this recipe. -Sera Smith, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Combine bananas and lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in banana mixture. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Prepare the Crust: Use a food processor to grind graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) to set the crust.
  • Make the Tacozagna Filling: Cook ground beef in a skillet with taco seasoning, water, salsa, and diced onions and peppers. Drain any excess grease. Mix the cooked taco meat with refried beans, corn, and cheddar cheese.
  • Create the Banana Cheesecake Layer: Cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Pour the cheesecake batter over the tacozagna filling in the prepared crust.
  • Bake the Cheesecake: Bake the cheesecake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set. Let it cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top the cheesecake with sour cream, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts (optional). Cut into slices and enjoy!

Conclusion:

The Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes offer a unique and flavorful twist on classic desserts. With a savory tacozagna filling and a creamy banana cheesecake layer, these cheesecakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Follow the step-by-step instructions and tips provided in this recipe to create this delightful dessert that combines Mexican and American flavors.

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