Double Pineapple Cheesecake Bars

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1 can (20 oz.) DOLE Crushed Pineapple
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 egg

HERE'S HOW:

1. Drain crushed pineapple well; reserve 1/2 cup juice.
2. Measure 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for filling, set aside. Combine reserved juice, remaining crushed pineapple and cornstarch in saucepan. Cook, stirring, until topping boils and thickens.
3. Combine flour, sugar and margarine. Beat until finely crumbled. Stir in walnuts. Press firmly and evenly on bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F., 15 minutes.
4. Beat cheese until fluffy; gradually add milk, beat until smooth. Add egg and reserved 1/2 cup pineapple; mix well. Pour over baked crust. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until lightly browned around edges. Cut into bars. Spoon pineapple topping over bars and serve.