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Heavenly Spring Cheesecakes

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20 min

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4 hr 10 min

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Take 1/4 cup melted butter, 3 pkg. (250 g each) Regular or Light Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 3 eggs and mix & match your recipe from these options...

crumb options	add-in choices	garnish possibilities
crushed Christie Pantry Ginger Cookies	1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice	12 dollops (3/4 cup) Cool Whip Topping, grated peel from 1 medium lemon
Oreo Baking Crumbs	1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur; 4 oz. Baker's Bittersweet Chocolate, melted, cooled	drizzle of 2 oz. melted Baker's Bittersweet Chocolate
crushed Nilla Vanilla Wafers	1 can (14 oz) pineapple crushed in juice, drained	1/4 cup toasted flaked coconut
Honey Maid Graham Crumbs	1 medium ripe banana, mashed	1 medium banana, cut into 12 slices; 12 toasted walnut halves; drizzle of 2 Tbsp. maple syrup

Then follow our 3 simple steps:

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix 1-1/4 cups crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

BEAT softened cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Stir in add-ins; pour over crust.

BAKE 45 to 50 min. or until centre is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Add garnish just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

kraft kitchens tips

Make Ahead

You can freeze Philadelphia cheesecakes for up to two months and still enjoy the creamy, heavenly taste. After cooling, cover tightly with plastic wrap, then with foil and freeze. Thaw cheesecake overnight, add the finishing touch and serve.

Size-Wise

Balance out your food intake throughout the day so that you can enjoy this sweet treat. Be mindful of serving size.