NUTTY CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Nutty Cheesecake Squares image

I grew up on a farm and have had a lot of good recipes handed down to me. This is one of my favorite desserts to serve when guests come over or at family gatherings and church suppers. -Ruth Simon, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold butter
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set half aside; press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.