blackberry cheesecake bars

Name: BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 tube(s) (16.5 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough; 1 1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese; 1 package(s) (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs, lightly beaten; 3 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) orange juice; 1 tablespoon(s) amaretto, optional; 1 cup(s) seedless blackberry spreadable fruit; 2 2/3 cup(s) fresh blackberries

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Jun 5, 2013

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

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tube (16.5 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 package (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 - eggs, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 tablespoon amaretto, optional
1 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
2 2/3 cups fresh blackberries

How To Make blackberry cheesecake bars

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 3

Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour.
Step 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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