Strawberry So Chewbilee

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2. 2
   Lightly grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Coarsely chop 1/2 c walnuts, set aside.
4. 4
   Finely chop remaining walnuts; set aside.
5. 5
   In large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and 1 tsp (5 ml) of the cinnamon.
6. 6
   Cut in butter until mixture is consistency of fine crumbs.
7. 7
   Add the finely chopped nuts and coconut.
8. 8
   Remove 1/2 cup (125 ml) of crumb mixture, set aside.
9. 9
   Press remaining crumb mixture into bottom of pan.
10. 10
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
11. 11
    In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy.
12. 12
    Add granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla and the remaining 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cinnamon; beat until smooth.
13. 13
    Spread strawberry pie filling over cream cheese layer.
14. 14
    Combine reserved 1/2 cup (125 ml) nuts and crumbs.
15. 15
    Sprinkle over filling.
16. 16
    Bake 15 more minutes.
17. 17
    Cool on wire rack.
18. 18
    Refrigerate several hours before serving.
19. 19
    Cut into bars.