Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

By Addie

"EVERYONE seems to love this dessert, perhaps because it's not too sweet. A cousin gave me the recipe long time ago, much to the delight of my children, who always enjoyed it. It's light and delicious."

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter
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• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

For filling, drain pineapple, reserving the juice; set pineapple and juice aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Add pineapple juice. Gradually add milk and vanilla. Sprinkle pineapple over crust. Slowly pour filling over pineapple. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 9 servings.
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REVIEWS:

As the filling is very runny, I didn't think it would work but the result was a very light, tasty square that I would certainly make again. I did have to bake it for 1 hour, 18 minutes though. Excellent recipe for a light dessert for summer.

I've made these several times and my family always enjoys the results. Even my father who never cared for cheesecake liked these squares. This recipe is a definite keeper.