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Cinnamon Cherry Cheesecake Squares

By: Vera Kramer 
"This recipe was given to me by a friend at my wedding shower 24 years ago. It has become a real family favorite over the years."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 24 crushed cinnamon graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • FILLING:
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (16 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. Combine all crust ingredients and press into the bottom of a 12-in. x 7-1/2-in. x 2-in. baking pan. For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Pour into crust; bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over pie and bake an additional 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature; chill at least 4 hours. Cut into squares and top each serving with a spoonful of cherry filling.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by ourlilzoo   view full review
I made this recipe exactly as written, but I had to improvise a little with the crust. "24...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by huguenotgenius   view full review
This was an absolutely excellent recipe. I don't know how to cook, but this dish made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by Jennifer Knepper   view full review
This is so good. I didn't even bother making the sour cream topping, it wasn't missed. Next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Joy   view full review
To clear the confusion for the crust, I think it's about 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by GOLDENS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm totally confused by the "24" crushed graham crackers. Too vague. I have made this recipe...

 

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