NEW ORLEANS CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Steps:

• For Crust:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix together all crust ingredients in the food processor or with mixer, until thoroughly mixed.
• Press into bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool.
• For Filling:.
• In food processor or with mixer, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs until mixture is fluffy.
• Dissolve the coffee in the vanilla and beat into the cheese mixture until well blended.
• Pour into the crust and return to the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until set.
• Remove and spread on the topping.
• For Topping:.
• Stir together all ingredients gently with a fork until blended.
• Spread onto the hot cake and return to the oven.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Cool and chill.
• Top each square with a pecan half.
• (Makes 30 squares.).