Cheese Squares Recipe

"These are like little cheesecake squares with a crumbly topping. I have been making these for a good many years. This recipe is for an 8" square pan. If you want a 9"x13" pan, you will have to double the recipe."

Original is 16 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (44.6 g)
Calories 173.2
Total Fat - 10.8 g
Saturated Fat - 3.6 g
Cholesterol - 23.8 mg
Sodium - 110.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 16.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.6 g
Sugars - 5.6 g
Protein - 3.1 g
Calcium - 26.5 mg
Iron - 0.5 mg
Vitamin C - 0.7 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

TOPPING: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix till crumbly; reserve 1 cup for top.

Step 2

Press the rest into the bottom of an 8" square pan and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes; remove from oven.

Step 3

CHEESE BATTER: With an electric mixer, blend sugar and cream cheese till smooth; add egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; beat well.

Step 4

Spread over the baked crust; sprinkle with remaining cup of crumbs.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; cut when cool.

Cheese Squares

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