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Cheesecake Diamonds

Here's a simple recipe that's good to have when guests are coming over. I found it in an old cookbook.

16 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture into a
greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes
or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add
egg, beating just until combined. Beat in the cream, lemon juice,
peel and vanilla. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until center is almost set.

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Cheesecake Diamonds (continued)

Directions (continued)

Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into
diamonds. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 175 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.