Chimpanzee Cheesecake

Crust:
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. granulated sugar
6 Tbs. butter, melted

Filling:
1 lb. cream cheese
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 c. mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)

Make Crust:

Preheat oven to 350� F.

Place the crumbs in a mixing bowl and add the sugar and butter. 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 10 minutes. Cool before filling.

Make Cheesecake:

Preheat oven to 350� 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.

Bake for 1 hour.

Cool in the oven, with the door propped open, until the cake is at room
temperature. Chill until serving time.

Yield: 10 servings.

AUTHOR: Bearsy