Banana Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.33 cups margarine , melted
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 3 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups mashed banana
• 1 can evaporated milk , 12 fluid ounce
• 1 package individually wrapped caramels , 14 ounce
• 1 banana , sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted margarine. Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mashed banana. Pour into the prepared crust.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is set. Cool, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

5. 5

   Combine evaporated milk and caramels in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring frequently until caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. Garnish the cheesecake with banana slices, and drizzle caramel sauce over.