These cheesecake bars are so charming! This just gave me a nifty idea for the kids to do to celebrate the patriotic holiday. I can pre-make cheesecake bars and cut them using the star shaped cookie cutters and have various sprinkles, jells, and other toppings! If you’re serving for a bigger crowd (more than 12 people at least), you can cut the cheesecake into 24 bars instead of the star shapes. This method will make 24 servings, 1 bar each.
Prep Time: 20 min |
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 PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan to form handles; set aside. Mix graham crumbs, butter and 3 Tbsp. sugar; press firmly onto bottom of 13×9-inch baking pan. |
| BEAT cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust. |
| BAKE 30 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Remove cheesecake from pan, using foil handles. Cut into shapes using a medium star-shaped cookie cutter. Decorate with gels and sprinkles as desired. Store in refrigerator. |
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