Bananas Foster Cheesecake

For the crust:

In a small bowl mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9×9 inch dish or pan. Put the dish in the freezer for 15 minutes.

For the pudding:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mixes and the milk for 2 minutes. Stir in the whipped topping. Spread the pudding over the graham cracker crust. Put it back in the freezer.

For the cream cheese layer:

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and the powdered sugar; beat until well blended. Add in the whipped topping and vanilla; continue to beat until thoroughly combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pudding layer. Put it back in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until set.

For the Bananas Foster layer:

Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the light brown sugar and let it cook until bubbly. Pour in the heavy cream; stir and continue cooking until it’s heated through. Mix in the bananas and pecans; continue to cook until hot and bubbly. Remove from heat and spread over the cheesecake.

Cut the cheesecake into bars and serve. You can also serve the Bananas Foster on the side.

Notes:

– There are a couple of variations to this dessert: You may want to go ahead with the layer of pudding, or not. That is your decision.
– Also, you may or may not want to fold 1/2 cup of the Bananas Foster into the cream cheese mixture. Again, that’s up to you.
– For a prettier presentation, serve the Bananas Foster sauce on the side and spoon as much of it as one desires.