BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

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Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. - Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 tablespoon amaretto, optional
1 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
2-2/3 cups fresh blackberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 5 minutes to soften. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese and sugar until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, citrus juices and, if desired, amaretto. Pour into crust., Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack., Place spreadable fruit in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Spread over cheesecake layer; top with blackberries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.