Cheesecake Bars with DOT’S Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Crust

Name: Cheesecake Bars with DOT’S Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Crust
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: 4 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz. each); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 1 cup whipped cream topping; Pinch ground cinnamon; 2 1/4 cups DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZELS Cinnamon Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Twists, finely crushed (about 4 cups pretzels); 2 Tbsps sugar; 1/3 cup butter (melted)

Skill Level: Beginner

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.

Perfect for a game night with friends or a potluck dessert! Make a whole cheesecake board with our Cheesecake Recipes That Take the Cake.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:: 16 bars

Prep:: 25 Min.
Bake:: 55 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

Cheesecake:
4 packages

cream cheese, softened (8 oz. each)
1 cup

granulated sugar
1 tsp

vanilla extract
4

eggs
1 cup

whipped cream topping
Pinch

ground cinnamon
DOT'S Cinnamon Pretzel Crust:
2 1/4 cups

DOT'S HOMESTYLE PRETZELS Cinnamon Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Twists, finely crushed (about 4 cups pretzels)
2 Tbsps

sugar
1/3 cup

butter (melted)

READY TO MAKE THIS?

You'll Need 

9-Inch Square Baking Pan

Aluminum Foil

Food Processor

Measuring Cups & Spoons

Mixer

Oven

Star Frosting Tip & Piping Bag

Refrigerator

Wire Rack

Knife

Directions

Heat oven to 325°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending foil beyond pan edges. Prepare DOT'S Cinnamon Pretzel Crust.

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.

Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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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