Easy Rum Cheesecake Bars

Rum Cake is always a nice treat after a meal. It’s moist and delicious and yes, it has rum. But even something that good can become even better when it becomes a cheesecake. With just a little cream cheese you’re on your way to making a great dessert even greater.

Ingredients

One 13 x 9-inch Oatmeal Cookie Crust, unbaked
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons dark or golden rum
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons rum extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
Ground nutmeg (optional)

How to make it

Heat oven to 350°F. Bake crust 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool on wire rack while making filling.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, rum, vanilla, rum extract and salt on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time; beat just until well blended. Mix in sour cream. Pour filling evenly over crust.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until centre is set. Cool completely on wire rack.
Refrigerate until cold, 4 hours or more. Cut into bars using a sharp, wet knife dipped in cold water (wipe knife clean between each cut).
Store tightly covered in refrigerator or freeze. Just before serving, sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.