CINNAMON CHERRY CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 9 whole crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (16 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a 12x7-1/2x2-in. baking dish. Set aside., For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add vanilla. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). For topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over pie. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares; top each with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ugochukwu Abraham
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I love the combination of cinnamon and cherries. These cheesecake squares are the perfect way to enjoy this classic flavor combination.


S Block
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These cheesecake squares are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese. I always have a brick of cream cheese in my fridge, so I'm always looking for new recipes to use it up.


Jeremy Stringham
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cheesecake squares still turned out great!


GOLDEN CARGO
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These cheesecake squares are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and the cinnamon and cherries add a nice touch of flavor.


Ath Shr
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I made these cheesecake squares for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


JAM YAQUB JAN
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I had a hard time finding graham crackers, so I used crushed Oreos instead. The cheesecake squares still turned out great!


Raisuddin Teacher
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These cheesecake squares were a little too sweet for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best cheesecake he'd ever had.


ROSEMARY SUKAH
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I'm always looking for new cheesecake recipes to try, so I was excited to find this one. I'm glad I did! The cheesecake squares were delicious. The crust was graham crackery and the filling was smooth and creamy. The cinnamon and cherries added a nic


Amy Carruthers
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These cheesecake squares are a great way to use up leftover cherries. I had a bunch of cherries that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make these squares. They turned out great! The cherries added a nice tartness to the cheesecake.


Irene Atkichok
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I made these cheesecake squares for my family and they loved them! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. The cinnamon and cherries added a nice touch of flavor.


Elsie Swallows
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These cheesecake squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Nomi Rajpoot
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I love cinnamon and cherries, so I knew I had to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake squares were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Steve Jsl
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These cheesecake squares were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Sharim abbasi
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but these squares were amazing! The crust was perfectly graham crackery, and the filling was light and fluffy. I loved the tartness of the cherries and the sweetness of the cinnamon.


Abdu Squad
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These cheesecake squares were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of cinnamon and cherries was divine, and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.