Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY SQUARES I

Category: Layered Desserts

Crust
2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped almonds
3/4 cup butter

Combine all ingredients and mix till crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup for the top and press the remainder into a 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 for about 12-15 minutes.

Topping
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup of strawberry jam
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and almond extract on medium speed till smooth. Spread evenly over the hot crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir the jam till smooth then spread it over the filling. Add the almonds to the reserved topping. Sprinkle over the jam and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.