Strawberry Cheesecake Squares
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Serves 30
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cups (500 mL) Five Roses® All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) almonds, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) margarine
- Filling:
- 2 pkgs (8 oz / 250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) almond extract
- 1 cup (250 mL) strawberry jam
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) almonds, sliced
Directions
Crust
Step 1:
Combine all ingredients for crust until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup (175 mL) for topping.
Step 2:
Press remainder into 13" x 9" (33 x 23 cm) cake pan sprayed with a non-stick spray.
Step 3:
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
Filling
Step 4:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and almond extract until smooth. Spread evenly over hot crust.
Step 5:
Bake 15 minutes longer.
Step 6:
Stir jam until smooth. Spread over filling. Stir sliced almonds into reserved crumble mixture. Sprinkle over jam.
Step 7:
Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill 3 hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.
