PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Normas Cyber Kitchen
From:cool_mom1@webtv.net(Norma)
Pat-in the-pan crust:
2 c. flour
1/2 c. almonds, finely chopped
2/3 c. softened butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl with fork until crumbly.
Press firmly and evenly in the bottom of ungreased rectangular pan.
Bake until set 15 to 20 minutes.
2 pkgs.(8oz.) each cream cheese softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. Dole unsweetened Pineapple juice
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 can 20 oz. crushed pineapple, drained--reserving 1 c. juice
Heat oven to 350º. Bake crust. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 sugar and the eggs. Stir in 2/3 c. pineapple juice. Pour cream cheese mixture over hot crust. Bake just until center is set, about 20 min. Cool completely.
Mix flour and 1/4 c. sugar in a 2 qt. saucepan. Stir in 1 c. reserved pineapple juice.
Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat, fold in pineapples. Cool completely. Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff. ( i used cool whip) Fold into pineapple mixture. Spread carefully over dessert.
Cover loosely and refrigerate until firm. About 4 hours. Cut into 3 inch squares.