Banana Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 packages (21.4 ounces each) strawberry no-bake cheesecake mix
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
• 3 medium firm bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup chocolate ice cream topping, warmed, divided
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, divided
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• Maraschino cherries with stems

Directions

• Set aside filling and strawberry topping packets from cheesecake mixes. Place the contents of the crust mix packets in a large bowl; stir in butter and sugar until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
• In a large bowl,Beat milk and contents of filling packets on low speed until blended. Beat on high for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spread over the crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Spread contents of strawberry topping packets over cheesecake. Top with pineapple and bananas. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of chocolate topping and 1/4 cup caramel topping. Spread with whipped topping (dish will be full). Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Before serving, drizzle with remaining chocolate and caramel toppings. Top with pecans and cherries. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Banana Cheesecake Dessert published in Quick Cooking July/August 2003, p36