New York Cheesecake Bars are as delicious as their "cousin" - the unbeatable New York Cheesecake. Try these slices with a cherry topping and enjoy the fresh and fruity taste. The cherries also provide a wonderful color kick that immediately puts you in a good mood.

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floor

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Butter the baking pan.

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2. Use a food processor or hand mixer to quickly process all the ingredients for the base. Spread evenly in the prepared form. Bake 12 minutes.

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filling

1. Reduce oven temperature to 165°C. Using a food processor or hand mixer, cream the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest, vanilla extract and vanilla salt.

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2. Spread on the pre-baked base. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the topping.

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Cherry topping

1. Slowly bring all the ingredients for the cherry topping to the boil in a saucepan while stirring. Let simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens - you need patience for that! Take it from the stove and let it cool off.

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2. Spread the sauce over the cheesecake. Chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours before cutting into small squares to serve.

The  rectangular baking pan with pull-out base  in 23 x 23 cm from the Kitchenware line is the ideal baking pan for these sandwiches.

The recipe comes from the book  "Cheesecakes, Pies & Tartes"   published by mosaik Verlag. Food photo: Maja Smend.