Nutty Cheesecake Squares

  Desserts

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.

Nutty Cheesecake Squares

Average Rating: 4.692307

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 20 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • 3. 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

1 piece: 233 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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