BLACKBERRY RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

Blackberry Ricotta Cheesecake image

Wonderful recipe for fresh blackberries!

Provided by Cailin

Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup oil
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups blackberries
½ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine cake mix, applesauce, and oil in a bowl; mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; keep oven on.
Combine ricotta cheese, yogurt, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, flour, and lemon juice in a bowl; mix well. Pour over crust.
Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.
Combine blackberries, water, 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour topping over the cheesecake. Chill at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 218.6 mg, Sugar 27.7 g