Bananas Foster Cheesecake Squares

Crust:

1 1/2 C. graham cracker crumbs

6 T. sugar

1/2 C. butter melted

Cheesecake Filling:

3 lbs. cream cheese softened

1 1/2 C. firmly packed brown sugar

3 T. cornstarch

1 1/2 t. cinnamon

6 eggs

2 egg yolks

1 1/3 C. pureed bananas

6 T. rum

4 t. vanilla

Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until well mixed. Press evenly in bottom of 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon until smooth.

Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in all remaining ingredients. Pour into crust-lined pan. (Pan will be very full.)

Bake at 325°F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until center is firm to the touch. Cool completely before serving. Store in refrigerator.