Praline Cheesecake Squares
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This dessert is very rich, so cut it into small servings. Make it ahead because cheesecakes are best when served the next day.


Praline Cheesecake Squares

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Servings: 48 servings
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Related Categories: Cheesecake, Squares
 
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Ingredients
  • 2-1/2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1  cup
    butter, melted
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  • 2/3  cup
    finely chopped pecans
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  • 2  tablespoons
    powdered sugar
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  • 3  8-ounce packages
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 4 
    eggs
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  • 1  14-ounce can
    sweetened condensed milk
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  • 2/3  cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    vanilla
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  • 1  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1  cup
    chopped pecans
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoon
    vanilla
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Directions
1.
For crust, in a large bowl combine flour, melted butter, the 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, and the powdered sugar; mix well. Press mixture into the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is set and light golden brown around the edges.
2.
Meanwhile, for filling, in a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until smooth. Add eggs; beat well. Beat in sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, and the 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour filling over baked crust. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes until set. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
3.
For topping, in a medium saucepan combine brown sugar and whipping cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the 1 cup chopped pecans and the 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour topping over cheesecake. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours before serving. Cut into squares. Makes 48 servings.

To Tote
Cover tightly. Transport in an insulated cooler with ice packs. (Or cut into squares and place in a single layer in a shallow container. Cover and transport in an insulated cooler with ice packs.)

For 24Sservings
Prepare using method above, except assemble and bake in an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
Nutrition information
Calories 214, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 5%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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