Cheesecake Cookies Squares

Title:
Cheesecake Cookies Squares

Yield:
16 Servings

Categories:
Cheesecake,
Cakes,
Desserts




Ingredients:





          (Crust):


   1/3 c  Butter


   1/3 c  Brown sugar


     1 c  Whole wheat flour


   1/2 c  Chopped walnuts OR-


          -sesame seeds OR -


          -sunflower seeds


          (Filling):


   1/4 c  Honey


     8 oz Cream cheese, softened


     1    Egg


     2 tb Milk


     1 tb Lemon juice


          Grated peel of 1 lemon


   1/2 ts Vanilla


   1/2 ts Nutmeg (optional)


          (Topping):


          Reserved crumb mixture


          Sliced fruit (apples, pears,


          -peaches, etc.) OR nuts






 With a pastry cutter, blend whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and butter to


 make a crumbly mixture. Stir in chopped nuts or seeds. Reserve 1/2 cup of


 the mixture for topping. Press remaining crumbs into an 8 inch square


 baking dish that has been lightly oiled. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-15


 minutes. Beat filling ingredients until smooth and pour over the prepared


 crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Add fruit or nuts over top


 and bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 minutes. Cool and then refrigerate. Cut


 into 2 inch squares. Store in the refrigerator.


 


 Edited to MM format by: Lois Flack, CYBEREALM BBS, Watertown, NY


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