Raspberry-Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Mix graham crumbs, pecans, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter.
3. 3
   Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake 10 min.
5. 5
   Spread with jam; set aside.
6. 6
   Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium until creamy.
7. 7
   Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla; beat until well blended.
8. 8
   Add eggs, one 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 center is almost set; cool completely.
12. 12
    Refrigerate at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.
13. 13
    Store any leftovers in refrigerator.