RHUBARB CHEESECAKE DESSERT

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After moving to our current home 15 years ago, we were thrilled to discover a huge rhubarb patch. Since I love to bake, I began searching for rhubarb recipes. Each spring, my family looks forward to these sensational squares. -Joyce Krumwiede, Mankato, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until lightly and fluffy. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Add vanilla. Pour over the crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set and edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Add rhubarb. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Pour over filling. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.