Cheesecake Walnut Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325u00b0.

2. 2

   Line bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch pie pan with foil; butter foil.

3. 3

   Combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup walnuts and butter; press firmly into bottom of pan.

4. 4

   Bake until golden 5 to 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from oven and cool slightly.

6. 6

   Beat cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth.

7. 7

   Beat in eggs, heavy cream and vanilla until well blended.

8. 8

   Spread evenly on baked crust. Bake until cheese is almost firm, 25 to 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn oven off. Leave cake in oven with door ajar about 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with remaining nuts, pressing lightly with spatula.

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    Cool; cover and refrigerate.

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