BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE

For the Banana Cream Topping:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
• Lemon juice (to prevent browning)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

a. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Prepare the Crust:

a. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

b. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it’s evenly distributed and press it firmly. You can also press the crumbs slightly up the sides of the pan.