1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c. finely chopped pecans
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1/2 c. lemon juice

Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and melted butter. Reserve 1/3 cup of this mixture for the top and press the remaining mixture into a 13X9-inch pan.

Bake the crust for 6 minutes in a preheated 325°F oven. Remove and cool on wire rack.

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in milk; add eggs and beat until just combined. Stir in lemon juice. Carefully spoon mixture on top of the crust in pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs evenly over the top.

Bake for 30 minutes or until a thin knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 1 hour.

Store in refrigerator. Cut into bars to serve.

Makes 24 bars.