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Cheesecake Dessert Squares

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by Cubbyblue   view full review
I made these for dessert for our Son and his Bride's rehearsal dinner. I topped with fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by cicada77   view full review
These turned out really good. I used a 9x13 pan and so had to cook them a few minutes longer....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by SidneyB   view full review
I made these for a Christmas and they were devoured. They turned out a little more dense than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2009 by bekkii   view full review
Perfect! Great flavor and texture, loved the cinnamon in the crust. I swirled about 1/2 C....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2010 by natascha   view full review
I made these for Easter and topped with half a strawberry and a mint sprig. They looked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2010 by alex   view full review
Well these did not turn out so great for me. Although the filling was so good the crust was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by sonia   view full review
i like it,it's devine
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by SHYLIE   view full review
Needed more cheese filling, it was very good. I added about 1table spoon of coco to the gram...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by D.E.   view full review
Overall, an average cheesecake-type recipe. The biggest thing was that it was FAR too sweet,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by nberry99   view full review
This was absolutely scrumptious and very easy to make. I will be making this for many...

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