Holiday Cheesecake Presents

Makes 32 servings, one bar each

1 1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
3 packages (8 ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
Decorating gels
Colored sprinkles

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Mix crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar; press firmly onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

BEAT cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour over crust.

BAKE 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 32 bars. Decorate with gels and sprinkles to resemble "presents." Store leftover bars in refrigerator.

Size-Wise:
Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep an eye on portions.

Substitute:
Substitute 50 NILLA Wafers, crushed (1 1/2 cups) and 1/4 butter, melted for the HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs and 1/3 cup butter, melted.

How to Easily Remove Bars From Pan:
Line pan with foil before pressing crumb mixture onto bottom of pan.

Nutritional Information: Calories 140; Total fat 10 g; Saturated fat 6 g; Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Carbohydrate 10 g; Dietary fiber 0 g; Sugars 7 g; Protein 2 g; Vitamin A 8 %DV; Vitamin C 0 %DV; Calcium 2 %DV; Iron 0 %DV

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods.