PHILADELPHIA New York Cheesecake Bars

PHILADELPHIA New York Cheesecake Bars recipe

photo by:kraft

New York may be the Big Apple, but when it comes to the city's iconic cheesecake, cherries rule the day. True to its heritage, the filling is super-dense and rich.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

5 hr 25 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 1 cup)

Tbsp. sugar

Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

cup sugar

Tbsp. flour

Tbsp. vanilla

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

eggs

can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

Make It

HEAT oven to 325°F.

step 1

LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.

step 2

MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

step 3

BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Top with pie filling.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep an eye on portions.

How to Bake in Springform Pan

Heat oven to 325ºF if using 9-inch springform pan (or to 300ºF if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Prepare batter as directed; pour into pan. Bake 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.

Substitute

Substitute 20 OREO COOKIES, finely crushed (about 2-1/4 cups) for the HONEY MAID Honey Grahams and 3 Tbsp. sugar.

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steve

posted:4/7/2007

WHEN ANY HOLIDAY ROLLS AROUND EVERYONE ASKS ME IF MY WIFE IS MAKING HER CHEESECAKE THEY LOVE IT AND SHE LOVES TO MAKE IT,,,LOVE IT

jibbiejibbie

posted:3/25/2007

Comming from a cheesecake fan this is truly an authentic cheesecake!!! The best ever, I made this and everyone loved it. Cannot wait to make it again, and I may keep it all myself! Once you have all the ingredients it is quick and easy!

MHBrooks

posted:3/25/2007

Absolutely great! The best cheesecake I've ever made. It was so rich and creamy, can't wait to make it again!!

77143

posted:3/22/2007

I liked this recipe it was very good and I would love to make it again ummm!!!!

malhotrasaloni

posted:3/20/2007

This is the BRAD PITT of cheesecakes..it can`t get better n simpler!!

Tara2

posted:3/7/2007

This is one of the best cheese cakes i've ever had. the whole family loved it. It was a great hit at my grandma's 95 th birthday party! I've already made 2!

fxy_gram

posted:3/3/2007

Thanks for the recipe. I've been looking for it for a while now.

Fernie2

posted:2/20/2007

served at GFWC club and everyone said it was the best they have eaten. I liked it becuse it was easy and seved 16 people ample sevings.

a cook

posted:2/19/2007

The best cheesecake i've ever eaten or made!!! Everybody loved it!

a cook

posted:2/15/2007

This cheesecake was so wonderful and easy to make! I would recomend this recipe to anyone!