Berry Margarita Cheesecake Squares

(Courtesy of Family Circle)

Ingredients:
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/3 c. granulated sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. pecans, chopped
TOPPING:
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. tequila
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. lime zest
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. each blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries and blackberries

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.

For the crust, in a large bowl, beat butter for 1 minute.  Add sugars and beat for 3 minutes.  beat in flour on low speed until just incorporated.  Beat in pecans.

Press mixture evenly over bottom of a 9x13 nonstick baking dish.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Cool slightly.

For the topping, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 3 minutes.  Add eggs and vanilla then beat for 2 minutes; beat in tequila, lime juice and zest.  Beat in cornstarch.

Pour topping over crust.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.  Cool slightly; refrigerate 1 hour.

Cut into 20 squares and refrigerate until serving.  To serve, trim off browned edges and top with berries.

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