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Cheesecake Bars

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts and brown sugar; cut in

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butter until crumbly. Set aside 2/3 cup for topping; press remaining
crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at
350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in
a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and
fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla just until
blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack
for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 9 servings.