BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

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Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. - Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 tablespoon amaretto, optional
1 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
2-2/3 cups fresh blackberries

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Omolayo 44
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I love the combination of blackberries and cheesecake. These bars were the perfect summer dessert.


Hamis Arshad
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These bars were easy to make and they turned out great! I would definitely make them again.


Zoya Ji
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Caroline Adoyo
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These bars were a little too tart for my taste, but they were still very good.


Xolile Kandice
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I'm not a fan of blackberries, but I still liked these bars. The cheesecake filling was delicious.


Sajid Maseeh
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These bars were the perfect addition to my summer barbecue.


James Hawkes
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Muhammad A sad ali
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These bars were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Juliana Misita
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I love the combination of blackberries and cheesecake. These bars were the perfect summer dessert.


Malik hanan Malik hanan
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These bars were easy to make and they turned out great! I would definitely make them again.


Gloria Lejou
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The crust was a bit too thick for my liking, but the cheesecake filling was delicious.


momi momi
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cheesecake filling next time.


Madupa Rukshan
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but these bars were amazing! The crust was so flaky and the cheesecake filling was perfectly creamy.


Amos Dorian
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These cheesecake bars were so delicious! The crust was crispy and the cheesecake filling was creamy and tangy. The blackberries added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness.


David Hankey
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big success! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Earl Hayden
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These blackberry cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy cheesecake filling and the tart blackberries. The crust was also perfect - buttery and flaky.