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blackberry cheesecake bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Doesn't this look scrumptious? And it doesn't take long to make. I'm pinching this and making it ASAP! Recipe & photo: tasteofhome.com

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For blackberry cheesecake bars

  • 1 tube
    (16.5 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 1/2 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1 pkg
    (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    amaretto, optional
  • 1 c
    seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
  • 2 2/3 c
    fresh blackberries

How To Make blackberry cheesecake bars

  • 1
    Let the cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften. Press onto the bottom and 1" up the sides of a greased 13x9" baking dish. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, beat ricotta, mascarpone and sugar until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla, lemon peel, citrus juices and, if desired, amaretto. Pour into crust.
  • 3
    Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour.
  • 4
    Place spreadable fruit in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 30-45 seconds or until melted. Spread over cheesecake; top with blackberries. Refrigerate until serving.
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