BLACKBERRY CREAM CHEESE BARS

First thing I want to say is these are amazing, rich & delicious.
You will love this dish.
If you don't like Blackberries change it to another you enjoy.
It is nice when you can stumble across something so delicious.
I found this recipe online and I would like to give a Big Shout out
to: Danielle @ Hugs & Cookies
I would highly recommend you check her out along with all her tasty ideas.
https://hugsandcookiesxoxo.com/2019/10/blackberry-cheesecake-bars-on-a-vanilla-pecan-crust.htmlShow more

This is her Ingredients:
Crust:
nonstick foil
One 11-ounce box vanilla wafers
½ cup pecans
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
1½ teaspoons vanilla
Filling:
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese
1½ cups sugar
4 eggs
½ cup sour cream
Topping:
4 cups fresh blackberries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch rectangular baking pan with nonstick foil.
Food process the vanilla wafers and pecans into crumbs. Add the melted butter and vanilla and pulse again until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan.
For the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar in an electric mixer bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the sour cream and mix again.
Pour the filling onto the crust, smooth the top and bake for 50 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the oven door and allow the pan to sit in the open oven for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
For the topping: Add the blackberries, sugar and ¼ cup water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the juices thicken slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, make a slurry by stirring together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add the slurry to the berries, return to the boil and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool the mixture. Oops-you can see I was in a rush and didn't cool it but next time I will!!!
Pour the blackberries over the cheesecake and place the pan into the fridge to cool and set for at least 2 hours but longer is better.

When ready to serve, remove the cheesecake from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil. Slice into squares a big knife.