Cheesecake Dessert Squares

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, (about 32 squares)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, separated
• Fresh fruit

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350� for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Bake for 28-39 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fruit. Yield: 24 servings.