Blackberry Ricotta Cheesecake

This simplified, lighter cheesecake recipe calls for boxed cake mix, fresh blackberries, ricotta cheese, applesauce, lemon juice, and yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 ½ cups blackberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine cake mix, applesauce, and oil in a bowl; mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; keep oven on.

Step 4

Combine ricotta cheese, yogurt, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, flour, and lemon juice in a bowl; mix well. Pour over crust.

Step 5

Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.

Step 6

Combine blackberries, water, 1/4 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour topping over the cheesecake. Chill at least 4 hours.