Cheesecake Diamonds Recipe

Name: Cheesecake Diamonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
2
Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, beating just until combined. Beat in the cream, lemon juice, peel and vanilla. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-22 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into diamonds. Refrigerate leftovers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Cheesecake Diamonds falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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