Banana Cream Cheese Cake With-Walnut Graham Crust ( Amre )

:: This is a special occasion dessert as it is high in saturated fat.Serve it with a deluxe fresh fruit platter so you can enjoy a small piece of a decadent dessert and off set it with fabulous healthy tasting fresh strawberries and other fruits,Adding walnuts to the graham cracker crumbs adds great flavor plus a health perk. Walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that are heart protective as long as they replace saturated fats in your diet ::

  
   { Preparation & Cooking Time : 45 Min }
            Difficulty : Average
           Meal Type : Cheese Cake
                 Serves : 4-6

     Ingredients
 INGREDIENTS FOR - WALNUT GRAHAM CRUST:
 • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

 • 1 cup ground walnuts 

  (pulse in the food processor a few times)

 • 4 tablespoon sugar

 • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

 INGREDIENTS FOR - BANANA CREAM CHEESE CAKE:

 • 1 pound cream cheese

 • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
 • 1 lemon, squeezed of juice
 • 1 cup bananas, mashed (approximately 3 bananas)
 • 2 eggs
 • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

  FIRST PREPARATION METHOD FOR (WALNUT GRAHAM CRUST )
1. First Preheat oven to 325F and after Combine the graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, 
  and sugar in a food processor and whirl to combine. Now Add the butter and stir until
  all the ingredients are moistened.
2. Now Spread the mixture into an ungreased 9” pie plate (or 9-inch spring form pan).
  Use your hands or a flat-bottomed glass to press the mixture evenly into the bottom 
  and sides (if desired) of the pan.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes, just until golden brown and firm.
  Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

 SECOND PREPARATION METHOD FOR ( BANANA CREAM CHEESE CAKE )
3. Its Time To Increase oven temperature to 350F.  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 yogurt and mashed bananas and blend well until smooth. Pour
  the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 1 hour. Turn off the oven.  Cool in the
  oven, with the door propped open until cake is at room temperature.  
  Chill until ready to serve.

               ENJOY