Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Cherry Cheesecake Bars For the crust: 2 cups crushed graham crackers 1 /2 cup salted butter (1 stick) melted 3 tablespoons light brown sugar For the filling: 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese softened to room temperature 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 can cherry pie filling for topping Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, letting edges hang over the side If you don’t have parchment paper, just spray dish with nonstick spray. Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the butter, brown sugar and mix well. Put the mixture into the prepared pan and press down hard to create an even layer. Bake the crust until beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Prepare filling. Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Continue mixing until mixture is smooth. Once crust is finished baking, pour filling on top of crust. Bake the bars for about 35 to 40 minutes. The center may be just slightly jiggly, that’s okay, it will set up in the fridge. Take cheesecake out to cool for about an hour and then cover and place in fridge to cool completely. This will take about 4-6 hours (or more) to completely chill. Top with cherry pie filling.