CHOCOLATE BANANA CHEESECAKE

Chocolate Banana Cheesecake image

Provided by Monica H

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

CRUST
13 oz package of graham cracker crumbs. this equals roughly 3 cups
8 oz unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp white sugar
1/4 tsp ginger powder
CHEESECAKE
16 oz cream cheese
1 vanilla bean
1 pkg instant banana pudding powder
7 oz sweetened condensed milk
8 oz chocolate (any kind) - chilled in fridge. this makes it easier to grate.

Steps:

1. In large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs with sugar and ginger. Add butter and mix well until all is incorporated.
2. Butter a baking dish (I used a 9x13). Pour in graham cracker mixture and press it down tightly and along the sides, trying to be as even as possible.
3. Store this in the freezer while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
4. Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Cut open vanilla bean and scrape out the insides into the cream cheese. Beat until incorporated.
5. Add the pudding mix (add as powder, not as prepared pudding). Beat until mixed together. Pour in the condensed milk and beat for 3-4 minutes.
6. Scoop cheese into baking pan. Spread it out evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in fridge overnight.
7. When ready to serve, grate chocolate over the top.