Cherries Jubilee Cheesecake Bars

Makes 36 bars.

1 box cherry chip cake mix
1/2 cup margarine, butter or spread,* softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tub Rich & Creamy cherry
ready-to-spread frosting
3 eggs

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

Beat dry cake mix and margarine in large bowl on low speed until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumbly mixture in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Beat cream cheese and frosting in same bowl on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture.

Bake about 45 minutes or until set; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.