Day 13 - PHILLY Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Okay, so this is not low-cal or fat free, but it looked REALLY good. Philly sends out great recipes for their product!

PHILLY Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Submitted By: Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 5 Hours 30 Minutes Servings: 32

"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