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Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; CAKE:; 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size); 1 cup water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Makes

16-20 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

My family loves this dessert. The ricotta cheese layer sinks down in the cheesecake, creating a luscious, dense cake that's just bursting with lemon flavor.

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Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
CAKE:
1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon zest; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, lemon juice and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Carefully spoon ricotta mixture on top of cake batter.
Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Dust with confectioners' sugar; cut into squares. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 221 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares

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