Chocolate Wrapped Banana Cheesecake

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Spectacular presentation for that special dessert

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Steps

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Make the graham cracker crust: preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

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Beat butter and sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy , using electric mixer at medium-high speed.

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Add graham cracker crumbs and mix well.

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Add mashed banana and peanuts and mix well.

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Press mixture into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

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Bake for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and set.

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Cool in pan on wire rack.

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Make the banana cheesecake filling: reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees f.

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Peel bananas and place in food processor bowl.

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Cover and process until bananas are pureed.

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Remove banana puree and place in bowl.

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Stir in lemon juice and set aside.

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Beat cream cheese in mixing bowl until smooth , using electric mixer at medium speed.

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Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

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Add mascarpone cheese and beat 1 minute.

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

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Add vanilla and banana puree and blend well.

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Pour over crust.

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Bake for 35 minutes or until filling still looks jiggly.

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Ingredients

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butter, light brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, banana, unsalted dry roasted peanuts, bananas, fresh lemon juice, cream cheese, granulated sugar, mascarpone cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, bittersweet chocolate