Cheesecake bites HELP?

Question

I am trying to make cheesecake bites. I have a general idea of how to do it, but I don't have an exact recipe. I would like just a plain cheesecake that will be baked in a 9x11 inch pan so that I can cut the cheesecake into little squares.

I also need a recipe for the graham cracker crust. I dont know how much butter and graham crackers to use.

I have to make this for a party in less than 4 hours.

THANKS!

Answer 1

totally slacked off this weekend! I had such grand plans for baking...alas. My weekend was filled with bad tv, coworkers at the bar, and a looong *** nap. Hurrah!

Cherry Cheesecake Bites

Oatmeal Dough
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. AP flour
3 c. quick-cooking rolled oats.
*NOTE* This dough recipe makes *3* portions!

Directions:
1. In a very large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in brown sugar and baking soda until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
2. Using a wooden spoon stir in any remaining flour and the rolled oats. Divide dough into 3 equal portions (about 1 2/3c. each) You can freeze for up to 3 months.

Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients:
1 portion oatmeal dough
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
2 80z packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cherry brandy or almond liqueur or 1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 eggs
1/4 c. finely chopped maraschino cherries
Few drops red food coloring
Chopped maraschino cherries

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350f. Line an 11x7 baking pan with foil; grease foil. (I skipped this step)
In a medium bowl, stir together oatmeal dough portion and almonds. Pat into the bottom of the prepared pan, wetting your hands if necessary. Bake 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and top is puffed.
2. For batter: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in sugar until combined. Beat in cherry brandy, almond liqueur, or almond extract. (I used kirsch liqueur) Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Transfer 1/4 cup of batter into a small bowl; stir in the 1/4 finely chopped cherries and red food coloring. Set aside.
3. Pour plain batter over warm oatmeal crust. Spoon small mounds of the cherry batter over plain batter. Swirl gently with a thin metal spatula.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
5. Lift chilled, baked cookie out of pan using the foil. Cut into circles with a round cookie cutter. Top with additional chopped maraschino cherries.

To make ahead: Prepare as directed. Place cookies in layers separated by waxed paper. Store up to 3 days in refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months!

The only thing I didn't like about this recipe was all the wasted cheesecake. Take my advice, cut it into bars instead.

Answer 2

Try these sites
http://dessert.allrecipes.com/az/ChcltCrmlChsckBits.asp
www.kraftfoods.com
www.bettycrocker.com
www.foodnetwork.com

Graham Cracker Crust


1-1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted


PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix all ingredients until well blended.

PRESS firmly on bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 8 minutes or until lightly browned; cool completely.

Here is another graham cracker recipe:

Graham cracker pie crust recipe with graham crackers, sugar and butter.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients; press over bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.

Answer 3

Get a box of graham cracker crumbs - then use the recipe on the box for your crust (it's easy and really compliments the cheesecake).

For the cake itself...I've had the following recipe for over 40 years and always get compliments on it...even had it published in the Food Section of our local newspaper once. Have named it "Maryland Cheesecake" as that's where I lived when it was given to me.

Maryland Cheese Cake

16 oz cream cheese
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla, divided
¾ C sugar, divided
1 pt sour cream

Preheat oven to 375°. Cover bottom and sides of 8 x 8 x 2" pan with graham cracker crumbs (use recipe on side of graham cracker crumbs box for crust).

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add 1 tsp. vanilla, ½ cup sugar, and eggs (one at a time) beating until mixture is light and foamy.

Pour into pan and bake for 20-30 minutes. Top should split. Cool for 15 minutes.

While cake is cooling, raise temp to 475°. Mix sour cream, ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Pour over cooled cake and sprinkle top with 2 T graham cracker crumbs.

Bake additional 10-15 minutes at 475°. Remove from oven, cool, and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (overnight is best).

Hope you enjoy. (^@^)

Answer 4

Check these recipes out for bake and no bake versions
http://www.acplace.com/recipe-box/dcheese.htm

Have you also considered making them out of a muffin pan for appetizer size?

Answer 5

Stop as Sams Club! They have an awesome box of three different flavors all decorated and ready to go!

Answer 6

when i have question like this, theres only one place to go. foodnetwork.com, its easy to navigate thru, and find what you need. good luck.

Answer 7

cooks.com good place for recipes