# CRUST

- 12 sheet graham crackers (1.5 cups of crumbs)
- 5tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- pinch of salt

beat crackers, sugar, and salt together
mix in melted butter
press into place in pan
bake 10 minutes at 350F

# FILLING

- 4 blocks cream cheese, room temp
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or greek yogurt) at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temp
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

combine cream cheese and yogurt
add peanut butter, sugar, and salt
add eggs, one at a time
add whipping cream
pour into the crust, and shake to level

bake for 75 minutes at 325F
cool in oven 1 hour with door cracked
cool at room temperature

# BANANAS FOSTER TOPPING

- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 bananas

heat butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom together, while whisking, until bubbles (medium-high heat, about 1 minute)
add vanilla extract, continue to whisk, about 30 seconds
cook banana halves face down about 1 minute, until browned
add 3 tbsp dark rum; flambé

# NOTES
This was made for Valentine's Day 2024.

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/how-to-make-a-perfect-graham-cracker-crust/
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a38072514/peanut-butter-cheesecake-recipe/
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/classic-bananas-foster