Chimpanzee Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHIMPANZEE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Cheese
Desserts Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 1/2 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/4 c Sugar -- Granulated
-----CHEESECAKE-----
1 lb Cream Cheese
1/4 c Sugar -- Granulated
2 ts Lemon Juice
4 Eggs -- Large
1 c Sour Cream
1 c Bananas -- Mashed, *
6 tb Butter -- Melted

* Approximately 3 medium bananas should yield the 1
cup of mashed
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~---------------- CRUST:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the crumbs
in a mixing bowl and add the butter and sugar. Blend
well. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and
partly up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform
pan. Smooth the crumb mixture along the bottom to an
even thickness. Bake for about 10 minutes in the oven
at 350 degrees F. Cool before filling. CHEESECAKE:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing
bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice
together. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and the
mashed bananas and blend well until very smooth. Pour
the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 1
hour. Cool in the oven, with the door propped open,
until the cake is at room temperature. Chill until
serving time.



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