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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ceairahitz

posted:10/15/2008

great for parties with the cherrys on the side for the people that like cherrys and the ones who don't can still have cheesecake.

MHISE

posted:10/8/2008

I make this every year for Thanksgiving and it's a hit every time.

rockin mom1

posted:9/22/2008

Words cannot explain how AMAZING this tastes

boltpeople

posted:9/13/2008

This is GREAT! It makes a lot a is a real crowd pleaser!

eakf

posted:9/12/2008

I have made this cake several times and my husband and daughters just love it.

pchef_ksmith

posted:8/8/2008

This is a great recipe to use for a bigger cheesecake. I would suggest using a 10" springform pan. This makes a lot, and is very tasty!

raehuff

posted:6/23/2008

Simple to make & delicious to eat! Be sure you have a crew for this one though. It's great for big parties.

Bonbolongo

posted:6/6/2008

One word, "Delicious"

a cook

posted:6/4/2008

EVERYONE LOVES IT

cookingupmajik

posted:5/8/2008

When I made this, I didnt realize how BIG it was lol. It was about 15 pounds going into the oven. AND THEY ATE IT ALL!!! It was great :) I doubled the crust recipe though so it didnt crack. Loved it!