Sweet Treat – Strawberry Cheesecake Squares

Creamy and sweet with a crumb topping, Strawberry Cheesecake Squares are a perfect afternoon snack. Cheesecake purists can leave out the strawberry jam. Adventurous bakers can swap out any jam or preserve that you like. Enjoy!

Image and recipe from Divine Domesticity

Strawberry Cheesecake Squares
Makes one 8" x 8" pan, 16 squares

5 tablespoons   butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) packet cream cheese, softened (Don’t use whipped cream cheese — It will never set up properly)
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Approx. 1 cup fresh strawberry jam

1. Heat oven to 350-f.

2.
In a medium bowl blend thoroughly butter, brown sugar and flour with a
fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Put 1 cup of the mixture
aside for topping. Press remaining mixture into an 8×8×2 inch baking
dish sprayed lightly with cooking spray; bake for 15 minutes. After
cooling for a few minutes, spread the jam on top.

3. In another
bowl combine sugar and cream cheese, mixing until smooth. Thoroughly
beat in egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Spread over the baked crust
and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture.

4. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool, then chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into 16 squares; serve.

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