LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Squares image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 221 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.