Raspberry Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
FOR THE FILLING
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
0.5 (13 ounce) carton whipping cream
FOR THE TOPPING
1 (15 ounce) can raspberries, drained, syrup reserved
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water (more or less)

Preparation

FOR THE CRUST ~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & set out an 8\"x8\" baking pan.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, blend the crust ingredients together, then spread this mixture into the 8\" pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden, then remove from oven & set on a wire rack to cool.
FOR THE FILLING ~ In a medium mixing bowl, blend together the filling ingredients, then spread evenly over the cooled crust.
FOR THE TOPPING ~ Combine the reserved syrup with enough water to equal 1 cup.
In a sauce pan combine this syrup/water mixture & the cornstarch, cooking over medium heat & stirring constantly 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat & cool slightly, then add the raspberries & CAREFULLY stir to combine, before setting aside to cool.
When this mixture has cooled, pour it on top of the cheese filling before chilling completely in the refrigerator.