Banana Strawberry Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted.
03 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed.
04 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
05 - 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened.
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
07 - 4 large eggs.
08 - 1 cup sour cream.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
11 - 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 325°F.
02 - Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
03 - Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
04 - Press mixture into pan bottom.
05 - Combine mashed bananas with lemon juice in a bowl.
06 - Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
07 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
08 - Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
09 - Fold in banana mixture and strawberries.
10 - Pour into prepared crust and smooth top with spatula.
11 - Bake 60-70 minutes until center is almost set.
12 - Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door closed for 1 hour.
13 - Cool completely on wire rack.
14 - Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Cooling gradually prevents cracks.
02 - The lemon juice keeps bananas from browning.
03 - For best results, let chill overnight before serving.

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