Topped Cheesecake Squares

• 1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 2 ounces dark chocolate candy bar
• 3 fresh strawberries
• 1 ounce white baking chocolate
• 6 caramels
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• Whipped cream
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 6 fresh raspberries
• 6 fresh blackberries
• 6 fresh blueberries

1. In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and the almond extract.
3. Pour over crust. Bake at 325u0b0 for 45-55 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream with remaining sugar and vanilla. Spread over filling; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
5. In a microwave, melt candy bar; stir until smooth. Dip strawberries in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined
6. ; let stand until set. Melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until serving.
7. Just before serving, cut cheesecake into nine squares. Place chocolate strawberries on three cheesecake squares.
8. For caramel topping, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and cream. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds, stirring once. Spoon over three cheesecake squares. Top with a dollop of whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds.
9. For berry topping, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jam and berries. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds, stirring once. Spoon over remaining squares.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/topped-cheesecake-squares/ (may not work)