Lemon Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients (12)

• FOR THE BASE:
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (195 grams)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (96 grams)
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons almonds (finely chopped) (52 grams)
• 1/4 cup +2 tablespoons butter (melted & cooled)* (79 grams)
• CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
• 10 ounces Cream Cheese (whole not light) room temperature (300 grams)
• 1/2 cup + 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar (158 grams)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• zest from 1 lemon