Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake Bars
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (I omitted these)
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 c. caramel ice cream topping

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
To make Pastry: Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the flour and chopped nuts and stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Press pastry mixture into 8-inch square pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on rack.
To make Filling: Beat together the white sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix well. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Spoon on caramel and swirl through with a knife. (You could substitute jam or fudge if you'd rather try a different flavor.) Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. (Longer if you double the filling) Let cool on wire rack and refrigerate.