These bars are also a favorite of our old housemate Ken and usually dissapeared in short order.
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 egg
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. b. sugar
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 can condensed milk
Drain pineapple. Reserve juice. Measure 1/2 c. pineapple and set aside. Combine juice, remaining pineapple and cornstarch in pan. Cook, stirring, until it boils and thickens. In a seperate bowl, combine flour, sugar and butter. Beat until crumbled. Stir in nuts. Press into bottom of 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 15 min. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add milk, beating until smooth. Add egg and reserved 1/2 c. pineapple. Mix well. Pour over cooled crust. Bake 20-25 min. more. Cut into bars when warm.
** You can serve this accompanied with whipped topping, but we prefer a large scoop of Breyer's vanilla ice cream on top. Chop nuts very finely. The bottom will be very crunchy but will soften when warmed. **
Posted by Kaz at January 5, 2006 05:23 PM