Monday, December 15, 2008

Caramel Banana Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 2/3 ounces (50 g) butter
6 plain sweet cookies or biscuits, crushed
1/2 x 13 ounce (400 g) can condensed milk
4 ounces (125 g) cream cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup natural yogurt
Nutmeg to taste
1/2 cup mashed banana

Microwave Method:

1. Melt butter for 30-40 seconds on HIGH. Add crushed cookies, mix well.
2. Press into base of two greased 6 inch (14 cm) round dishes. Chill.
3. Place condensed milk in a 2 quart (litre) bowl. Cook for 2-3 minutes on HIGH, stirring every 15 seconds. (Caramel will boil over if not stirred).
4. Beat caramel, cream, cheese, egg, lemon juice, yogurt and nutmeg until smooth.
5. Stir in banana. Pour into prepared base.
6. Place on a rack, cook for 4-6 minutes on MEDIUM.
7. Chill before serving.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Melt butter for 30-40 seconds on HIGH. Add crushed cookies, mix well.
2. Press into base of two greased 6 inch (14 cm) round dishes. Chill.
3. Place condensed milk in a 2 quart (litre) bowl. Cook for 2-3 minutes on HIGH, stirring every 15 seconds. (Caramel will boil over if not stirred).
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
5. Beat caramel, cream, cheese, egg, lemon juice, yogurt and nutmeg until smooth.
6. Stir in banana. Pour into prepared base.
7. Place on Low Rack, cook for 10-12 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.
8. Chill before serving.

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