Pineapple Cheesecake Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 c. almonds, finely chopped and toasted
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. flour
1 can crushed pineapple, well drained (reserve 1 c. juice)
2/3 c. margarine or butter, softened
2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2/3 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. whipping cream

Preparation

Mix 2 cups flour, margarine, almonds and powdered sugar in a medium bowl with fork until crumbly.
Press firmly and evenly in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth and fluffy.
Beat in 1/2 cup sugar and the eggs.
Stir in 2/3 cup pineapple juice.
Pour cream cheese mixture over hot crust.
Bake just until center is set, about 20 minutes.
Cool completely.