Cheesecake Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300F; spray 8x8 pan with non-stick pan spray, set aside.
In food processor, combine brown sugar, nuts, and flour.
Add melted butter& blend until crumbly (or combine all with a pastry blender).
Reserve 3/4c for topping; press remainder firmly in prepared pan.
Bake for approx 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile beat cream cheese and sugar in a medium bow; add remaining ngredients and beat until smooth.
Pour cheese mixture onto crust; top with reserved crumbs and bake another 25-30 minutes.
Cool; cut into squares.