cheesecake dessert squares by sharon colyer

Name: Cheesecake Dessert Squares by Sharon Colyer
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: - prep time, does not include chill time; ********CRUST********; 2 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares); 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine, melted; ********FILLING********; 3 package(s) (8 oz. each) regular cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), softened; 1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, separated; - fresh fruit--you could also use pie filling

review

Private Recipe by

Sharon Colyer

@Cmom02

Louisville, KY

I don't know where this recipe came from. I tried checking a couple of places, but no luck. Creamy, rich, and a fruit garnish! Perfect for any kind of get together! Photo is from a friend & member Lisa Nicometi Garrow. Prep time, does not included chill time.

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yield serving(s)

prep time 45 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For cheesecake dessert squares by sharon colyer

prep time, does not include chill time
********CRUST********
2 c

graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1/2 c

granulated sugar
1/2 tsp

cinnamon
1/2 c

butter or margarine, melted
********FILLING********
3 pkg

(8 oz. each) regular cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), softened
1 1/2 c

granulated sugar
1 tsp

vanilla extract
4 lg

eggs, separated
fresh fruit--you could also use pie filling

How To Make cheesecake dessert squares by sharon colyer

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.

2
In a small bowl, combine first 3 crust items; stir in melted butter. Press into prepared baking pan. Bake the in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat together first 3 filling items, until smooth. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed, just until combined.
4
In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites, until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Bake 28-39 minutes, or until center is almost set.
5
Cool on a wire rack for 30 mins. Refrigerate overnight.
6
Prior to serving, garnish with fresh fruit. Makes 1 large cheesecake dessert, cut into 24 servings. (Can use a 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan, Cook a little longer, if using this size pan.)
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