CHEESECAKE DESSERT SQUARES

Cheesecake Dessert Squares image

These creamy squares are a nice alternative for folks who are invited to made a cheesecake or other fancy dessert. Fresh fruit on top gives them a little more elegance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, separated
Fresh fruit

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Bake for 28-39 minutes or until center is almost set. , Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.