Cheesecake Praline Squares Recipe
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Cheesecake Praline Squares

By: Barbara McCalley  
"A smooth cheesecake layer, a nutty crust, and a praline-like topping make this dessert extra special. I fix these squares often for friends or when my big Italian family gets together. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, pecans and confectioners' sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-24 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. In a large mixing 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 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and cream. Cook and stir over medium 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I followed this recipe as directed with the exception of squeezing a bit of fresh lemon juice... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by MADRAY7 
Made these squares for a Mardi Gras party dessert. Everyone really enjoyed them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by claire 
This recipe is perfect! Don't change a thing! Everyone I've made it for has loved it. Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by bluevenice 
This recipe is a "keeper". I made this for dessert at a New Year's Eve party. Everyone LOVED... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by What a Dish! 
This was absolutely delicious. The crust is superb- I didn't find it too thick like another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by cookntaste 
Yum! Simple to make, yet tastes great! The praline layer on top is a great twist on regular... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Kathleen 
Very rich and decadent - nice presentation. I made them for a teacher luncheon and received... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by TEB1015 
Really good! Very rich. Agree that the "crust" is too thick. Either use a larger dish, or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by beegrrl 
I made this for a work potluck and received many compliments. After reading the recipe I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by MORUPE 
Not bad...not good...just ok. MORE

 
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