HUMMINGBIRD CHEESECAKE

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Filled with banana and pineapple, this soft cheesecake is a refreshing finale for a holiday meal. Sweetened whipped cream makes the perfect garnish. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup toasted ground pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in pineapple and banana. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Garnish cheesecake with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 44g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.