Cheesecake Squares

CHEESECAKE SQUARES
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CRUST:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flour
½ cup finely ground walnuts

FILLING:
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 Tbs milk
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. To prepare crust: cream butter and sugar. Add flour and walnuts. Blend to make a mixture of coarse crumbs. Reserve ½ cup for topping. Press mixture into greased square pyrex pan. Bake 10-12 minutes until browned.

3. Place all filling ingredients into large bowl. Blend until well mixed. Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes.

4. Remove from oven, cool, and cut before refrigerating.

Cooking Tips:
*A food processor is perfect for preparing finely ground walnuts.

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“Anything cheesecake is good. These were good!”
-Redding, CA