Banana Crunch Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in sugar and cinnamon, if desired, and cook until bubbles form.
2. 2
   Remove from heat and stir in the crumbs. Press mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate; chill.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy; blend in sweetened condensed milk.
4. 4
   Add 1/3 cup lemon juice and the vanilla (see Note); stir until smooth and thick.
5. 5
   Cut 3 of the bananas into thin slices then line bottom of chilled crust with banana slices. Turn filling into crust. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, or until firm.
6. 6
   Cut remaining 2 bananas into thin slices; dip slices in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Arrange banana slices over top of pie.