Nutty Cheesecake Squares

---

These squares were a winning recipe entry from country magazine, february/march 1997. **note: 3/23/07--after kittencal's review i revised a couple of the ingredients per her wonderful suggestions. :-)

---

Steps

---

In a bowl , combine flour , walnuts , brown sugar and salt.

---

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

---

Set half aside.

---

Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

---

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes , or until lightly browned.

---

In a mixing bowl , beat filling ingredients until smooth.

---

Pour over crust.

---

Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

---

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

---

Cool completely.

---

Store in the refrigerator.

---

Cook time does not include cooling time.

---

Ingredients

---

all-purpose flour, walnuts, brown sugar, salt, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, whipping cream, vanilla extract