CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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I love this recipe because it got me an "A" one week in my "Newspaper In Classroom" class back in high school. If we made a recipe we found in the newspaper, and the teacher liked it, he'd grade us well. My teacher's questionable grading practices aside, this is a great recipe!

Provided by TigerJo

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300F; spray 8x8 pan with non-stick pan spray, set aside.
  • In food processor, combine brown sugar, nuts, and flour.
  • Add melted butter& blend until crumbly (or combine all with a pastry blender).
  • Reserve 3/4c for topping; press remainder firmly in prepared pan.
  • Bake for approx 10-12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile beat cream cheese and sugar in a medium bow; add remaining ngredients and beat until smooth.
  • Pour cheese mixture onto crust; top with reserved crumbs and bake another 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 150.9, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.7, Protein 5.7

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