PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Philadelphia New York Cheesecake Squares image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 (250 g) packages philadelphia brick cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 (540 ml) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F Line 31x9-inch baking sheet with foil, wiht ends extending over sides of pan.
Mix graham crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla in large bowl, with elecric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove cheesecake from pan using foil handles. Top with pie filling before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
JAZZ IT UP: Omit cherry pie filling. Prepare and refrigerate cheesecake as directed. Top with 2 cups mixed berries. Brush with 2 tablespoons strawberry jelly, melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 135.6, Sodium 276.1, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 7.5