Cherry cheesecake squares
18 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Graham cracker crumbs | 
| 1 | cup | Sugar, divided | 
| 14 | cups | (1/2 stick) butter OR | 
| Margarine, melted | ||
| 3 | packs | Cream cheese, softened | 
| 1 | teaspoon | Vanilla | 
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 1 | Can (20 oz) cherry pie- | |
| Filling | ||
Directions
Mix crumbs, ¼ cup of the sugar and butter.  Press into 13 x 9 inch baking pan.  Bake at 325F for 10 minutes. Mix cream cheese, remaining ¾ cup sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 325F for 35 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool. 
Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Top with pie filling. Cut into squares. Garnish, if desired. Makes 18 servings.  Prep time: 20 minutes plus refrigerating. Baking time: 35 minutes. ch