Cheesecake Bites {or Squares}

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• For the graham cracker crust:
• 2 heaping cups cracker crumbs ~ about 1 1/2 packages
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
• For the cheesecake filling:
• 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 16 ounces sour cream

Details

Adapted from stellabskitchen.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Line the bottom of a 13x9 inch metal cake pan with parchment paper.

Combine crust ingredients and press in the bottom of the cake pan. Bake crust for 12-15 minutes. While the crust bakes, prepare cheesecake filling.

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, sugar and flour. Mix well. Stir in eggs. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 325 on center rack for about 40 minutes. *the cheesecake will still look jiggly in the middle, it’s supposed to. It may crack slightly, but the cracks will disappear once cheesecake has relaxed in cooling. Cheesecake should not be browned at all. Cool completely at room temperature then cover and refrigerate overnight before serving. Store in refrigerator.

To serve, cut into desired squares. Clean off knife with each slice for neat looking pieces. Top with fruit or toppings of choice. Cheesecake keeps beautifully for several days.