Cheesecake Squares

Name: Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sour cream; Seasonal fresh fruit, optional

I lived on a dairy farm when I was young and my mom always had a lot of sour cream to use. She never wasted any, and this cheesecake was one of my family's favorites. It's great topped with blackberry sauce.

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
Seasonal fresh fruit, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ricotta and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the butter, cornstarch, flour and vanilla until smooth. Fold in sour cream.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour or until almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
Chill several hours or overnight. Top each serving with fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 209 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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Originally published as Cheesecake Squares in Country April/May 1996

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shawnba

Dec 7, 2017

Really easy, and everyone loved it. I cut it into small squares and dipped them in melted chocolate, sort it like cheesecake pops. It made a lot, so it’s great for a crowd
cathyet15a

Jan 16, 2014

These were fabulous. The family loved them.
shell7293

Mar 19, 2013

Quick and easy. I melted some leftover chocolate chips and drizzled over the top before baking.
sstetzel

Dec 15, 2012

Did you use low fat cream cheese? Sometimes that will make a difference. Was it just the first piece or two that came out hard or all of them?
slaskowski

Dec 15, 2012

These were delicious with a little cherry pie filling or strawberry jam on top. My only problem was that the squares didn't come out of the pan very neatly. Any ideas? I chilled it overnight.
Fab4Gramma

May 1, 2012

One of the best cheesecakes, plus Quick and Easy. Great for a large group. Have the recipe handy because veryone will want it!
lindalu

Feb 13, 2011

This recipe is great! I have made this for large groups and it is the "perfect" dessert...Just a taste of delicious cheesecake!
doribow

Dec 14, 2009

This recipe is wonderful! I made 3 batches for an anniversary celebration. I used blueberries and strawberries and my friends loved every bit of it. This is perfect for those who do not like deserts too sweet. Thanks for sharing!