Banana Wine Berry Delight Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 containers (16 oz) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon blood orange zest
• 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter. Mix until it forms a crumbly texture. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, mashed bananas, and wine until smooth. Fold in the mixed berries.
4. Spread the mixture over the prepared crust and smooth out the top with a spatula. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
5. While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the topping. In a small saucepan, whisk the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in honey, blood orange zest, and grapefruit zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread the topping over the cheesecake. Let it cool to room temperature.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled before slicing and serving.