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Banana 04

Banana 04 is built on Vanilla Wafer Crumbs, Dark Brown Sugar, Unsalted Butter Melted, Sugar, and Pure Vanilla Extract. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees and set a rack on the lower-middle level. Have ready a 10-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Roast the bananas by placing them unpeeled on a baking sheet and roast until they turn black all over, about 12 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove and allow to cool.

4. 4

   Make the crust by combining the cookie crumbs, macadamia nuts and brown sugar in a food processor.

5. 5

   Pulse a few times to mix, then add melted butter and blend well.

6. 6

   Press the mixture into the bottom only of the springform pan.

7. 7

   Make the filling by beating cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

8. 8

   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

9. 9

   Add the roasted banana pulp, rum and vanilla and beat until smooth.

10. 10

    Pour batter into prepared crust, smooth top and place pan on a baking sheet.

11. 11

    Bake about 1 hour, or until cheesecake is light gold on top and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.

12. 12

    Cool cheesecake to room temperature on a wire rack, then cover and chill overnight before serving. Serves 10.