Strawberry Banana Cheesecake

Biscuits (180g): Place 180 grams of plain biscuits on a clean surface and crush them into fine crumbs.

Butter (50g): Measure out 50 grams of butter and gently melt it over low heat until fully liquefied.

Combine the crushed biscuits with the melted butter in a bowl, stirring until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Transfer the mixture into a cake pan and press it down firmly with a glass to form a flat, compact base.

Place the pan in the fridge to set while you prepare the filling.

Peel 300 grams of banana (approximately 2–3 bananas, depending on size).

Cut the banana into small pieces.

Blend or mash until smooth.

Mascarpone (250g): Use 250 grams of plain mascarpone.

Sour Cream (50g): Measure out 50 grams of sour cream.

White Sugar (60g): Measure 60 grams of white sugar.

Vanilla Powder (½ tsp): Measure ½ teaspoon of vanilla powder.

In a large bowl, combine the blended banana, mascarpone, sour cream, white sugar, and vanilla powder.

Mix thoroughly using a hand blender or whisk until the filling is smooth and uniform.

Remove the green leafy ends from 300 grams of strawberries.

Wash the strawberries thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.

Sugar (30g): Measure out 30 grams of sugar.

In a small saucepan with high sides, combine the prepared strawberries and sugar.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens into a sauce-like consistency.

Gelatin (4g): Prepare 4 grams of gelatin as per the package instructions (usually by sprinkling over a small amount of cold water and letting it bloom).

Remove the strawberry mixture from heat and stir in the prepared gelatin until fully dissolved.

Allow the topping to cool slightly.

Remove the chilled biscuit base from the fridge.

Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the base and smooth the surface with a spatula.

Gently spread the cooled strawberry topping evenly on top of the filling.

Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

Wash fresh strawberries.

Remove the leafy parts and slice them into decorative pieces.

Peel a banana and slice it into small pieces.

Arrange the decorative strawberry slices and banana pieces on top of the set cheesecake.

Slice and serve your stunning Strawberry Banana Cheesecake!