Cheesecake Bars with DOT’S Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Crust
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 55 Min.
- Prep:
- 25 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 16 bars
These Cheesecake Bars with DOT'S Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Crust are the perfect blend of rich, creamy and toasty. A great beginner cheesecake recipe that can be dished up into portable, easy-to-eat bars. The real star of the show is that sweet, cinnamon crust made from DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZELS Cinnamon Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Twists.
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Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 25 minutes
- Bake Time
- 55 minutes
- Cool Time
- 1 hour
- Chill Time
- 4 hours
BAKE MODE:
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake:
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4 packagescream cheese, softened (8 oz. each)
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1 cupgranulated sugar
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1 tspvanilla extract
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4eggs
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1 cupwhipped cream topping
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Pinchground cinnamon
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DOT'S Cinnamon Pretzel Crust:
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2 1/4 cupsDOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZELS Cinnamon Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Twists, finely crushed (about 4 cups pretzels)
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2 Tbspssugar
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1/3 cupbutter (melted)
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Directions
Equipment Needed
9-Inch Square Baking Pan
Aluminum Foil
Food Processor
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Mixer
Oven
Star Frosting Tip & Piping Bag
Refrigerator
Wire Rack
Knife
1
Heat oven to 325°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending foil beyond pan edges. Prepare DOT'S Cinnamon Pretzel Crust.
2
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large mixing bowl, beating until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition. Pour mixture over crust, smooth top. Lightly tap pan on counter to release any air bubbles.
3
Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
4
Using foil as handles, lift cheesecake from pan. Cut into 16 bars. Using a star pastry tip and heavy-duty (freezer) food storage bag or pastry bag, pipe a dollop of whipped cream in the center of each bar. Dust with cinnamon and serve immediately. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake. Makes 16 servings.
DOT'S Cinnamon Pretzel Crust:
- Combine 2-1/4 cups finely crushed DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZELS Cinnamon Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Twists (about 4 cups pretzels), 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/3 cup butter (melted) in medium bowl.
- Press onto bottom of foil-lined 9-inch square baking pan.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 16 servingsServing size 1 bar (103g)Amount per servingCalories330% Daily Value*Total Fat 27g 35%Saturated Fat 16g 80%Trans Fat 1gCholesterol 120mg 40%Sodium 260mg 11%Total Carbohydrates 22g 8%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 18gIncludes 15g Added Sugar 30%Protein 6gVitamin D 0mcg 0%Calcium 68mg 6%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 101mg 2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
