Raspberry-Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine graham crumbs, nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and butter.
3. 3
   Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
4. 4
   Bake 10 min.
5. 5
   Spread with jam.
6. 6
   Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy.
7. 7
   Add remaining sugar and vanilla; mix well.
8. 8
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition just until blended.
9. 9
   Carefully spread over jam; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Bake 30 min.
11. 11
    or until centre is almost set; cool completely.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 3 hours before cutting into bars.