Fabulous Cream Cheese Squares |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I like to top squares with Thank You cherries, fresh strawberries or crushed red raspberries with a little sugar to sweeten. Ingredients:
8 1/2 ounces chocolate wafer crumbs |
8 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar |
3 -8 ounces cream cheese |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 cups sour cream |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. To prepare CRUST:.
2. Put package of cookies in food processor and pulse 6 times until cookies are all crushed.
3. Put crushed wafer cookies in a bowl. add melted butter and confectioners' sugar and mix well.
4. Put in a 13x9-inch Pyrex dish and press firmly until pan is covered to form crust.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until firm.cool.
6. To prepare CHEESE FILLING:.
7. Cream well, until smooth, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and sugar.pour into shell.bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and cool 1 hour.
9. To prepare TOPPING:.
10. Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well.
11. Pour on cheesecake.
12. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
13. Cool and refrigerate until serving time.
14. Top squares with desired choice of fruits.
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