PHILLY Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 32
Yield: 32 servings

Description

Take cheesecake bars over-the-top with a drizzle of caramel and a dusting of chopped pecans.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Crumbs
1 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 (250 g) packages PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Directions

1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2 Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of pan.
3 Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
4 Bake 45 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.