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Cheesecake Praline Squares

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar

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Cheesecake Praline Squares cont.

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract


In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, pecans and confectioners'
sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at
350° for 20-24 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire
rack. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the milk, vanilla and lemon peel. Add eggs; beat on low speed
just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 35-40
minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In
a saucepan, combine brown sugar and cream. Cook and stir over medium

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Cheesecake Praline Squares

heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,
for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla.
Pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into
squares.

Yield: 15 servings.

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