Cheesecake Dessert Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Sharon Skildum

"These creamy squares are a nice alternative for folks who are invited to made a cheesecake or other fancy dessert. Fresh fruit on top gives them a little more elegance."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
FILLING:
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, separated
Fresh fruit

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Bake for 28-39 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit.