Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup cold butter1 cup chopped walnutsFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1/4 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extractSliced red and green maraschino cherries, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Pour filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned and filling is almost set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Garnish with cherries if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
