Shelly's Recipe

LEMON RICOTTA CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Category: Cheesecake

3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 (15 oz) cartons ricotta cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp grated lemon peel

CAKE:
1 pkg lemon cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 eggs
2 tsp confectioners sugar

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon peel; 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 13 inch x 9 inch 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.