Chocolate Monkey Cheesecake - packagebetty crocker peanut butter

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare cookie mix as per package instructions, substituting 1/3 cup vegetable oil.
• Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the dough and pat evenly into a 9 inch baking dish.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden around the edges.
• (Reserve remaining dough for making cookies.
• Dough can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
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• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
• Mix in frosting.
• Add eggs one at a time and blend until silken.
• Stir in liqueur, if using.
• Pour mixture over prepared cookie base, smoothing evenly.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until almost set but still jiggly.
• Cool completely and chill until cold in the centre.
• Serve with whipped cream and garnish with your choice of sliced bananas, dried banana chips or chocolate curls.