Cheesecake Squares

Name: Cheesecake Squares
Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup melted butter; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 whole egg; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon cream

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cream

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 300F; spray 8x8 pan with non-stick pan spray, set aside.
2

In food processor, combine brown sugar, nuts, and flour.
3

Add melted butter& blend until crumbly (or combine all with a pastry blender).
4

Reserve 3/4c for topping; press remainder firmly in prepared pan.
5

Bake for approx 10-12 minutes.
6

Meanwhile beat cream cheese and sugar in a medium bow; add remaining ngredients and beat until smooth.
7

Pour cheese mixture onto crust; top with reserved crumbs and bake another 25-30 minutes.
8

Cool; cut into squares.