Banana Cheesecake Bars Recipe is a Crème de cacao adds a hint of chocolate to the banana and coconut flavors in the bars.
Preparation: 20 minutes, Bake: 35 minutes, Makes 20 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup Finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
I tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium)
1 8-oz. carton dairy sour cream
2 Tbsp. white creme de cacao
2 Tbsp. rum
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs all at once; beat on low speed just. initil combined.
Stir in banana. Pour into prepared baking pan.
Bake about 30 minutes or until center is set. Meanwhile, for topping: In small bowl, combine sour cream, creme de cacao, and rum. Spread over cheesecake.
Bake for 5 mimnes more. Cool in pan oïl wire rack. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
To serve, sprinkle cheesecake with toasted coconut. Cut into bars.
Notes and Tips:
For Food safety, a cheesecake should always be well-chilled. When you tote one to a party or potluck, it’s important to keep it cold. Cover the cheesecake and place it in an insulated cooler with ice packs. If you transport cheesecake bars, arrange them in a single layer ¡n a shallow container; place them in the cooler.
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