 Strawberry Cheesecake Squares
Makes 16 bars
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Any day is a special occasion when you serve these delicate bars.
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Ingredients
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2
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large eggs, divided
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1
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cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
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3/4
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cup graham cracker crumbs
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1/3
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cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
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2
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tablespoons butter, melted
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1
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package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1
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teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2
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cup seedless strawberry jam
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Powdered sugar
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8×8×2-inch baking pan; set aside. In small bowl separate 1 egg white, reserving egg yolk in another small bowl. In medium bowl combine 1/3 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; stir in butter and 1 egg white. Press dough evenly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 8 minutes; cool 5 minutes on wire rack. In large bowl beat cream cheese and remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar; add reserved egg yolk, remaining whole egg and vanilla until well blended. In small bowl stir jam until smooth. Spread jam evenly over crust. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over jam layer. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits; press down slightly. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until filling is set. Cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining 1/3 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits. Cut into squares. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
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© © Mars, Incorporated 2008
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Printed
from fbnr.com
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