CINNAMON CHERRY CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Cinnamon Cherry Cheesecake Squares image

This recipe was given to me by a friend at my wedding shower 24 years ago. It has become a real family favorite over the years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (16 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a 12x7-1/2x2-in. baking dish. Set aside., For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add vanilla. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). For topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over pie. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares; top each with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.