DESSERT
RECIPE: Strawberry Cheesecake Squares
Crust
2-cups all-purpose flour
3/4-cup packed brown sugar
3/4-cup finely chopped almonds
3/4-cup margarine |
Filling
2-8oz pkg of cream cheese, softened
2/3-cup granulated sugar
2-eggs
1/2-tsp almond extract
1-cup strawberry jam
3/4-cup sliced almonds |
Crust
Combine all ingredients for crust until crumbly
Reserve 3/4-cup for topping
Press remainder into a 13x9" cake pan sprayed with no stick spray
Bake @ 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden
Filling
Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and extract until smooth
Spread evenly over hot crust
Bake 15 minutes longer
Stir jam until smooth and spread over filling
Stir sliced almonds into reserved crumble mixture
Sprinkle over jam
Bake another 15 minutes
Cool completely on wire rack
Chill for 3 hours or overnight before cutting into squares
Store in fridge
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