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Banana: Banana Cream Cheese Pie

Source of Recipe

Zahra Sulemanji


List of Ingredients

1 8 ounce pack cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas -- (2 to 3 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 8 ounce carton frozen whipped topping -- thawed
1 9 inch graham cracker crust

STRAWBERRY TOPPING
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
5 drops red food coloring -- optional


Recipe

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Combine bananas and lemon juice; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in strawberries and food coloring if desired. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Drizzle some over pie. Cut into wedges; serve with remaining topping. Yield: 6-8 servings.