Cantaloupe Cheesecake Squares

A to-die-for dessert for cheesecake fanatics everywhere.

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix, divided
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pureed cantaloupe
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Set aside 1 cup dry cake mix.
  3. Combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg and oil to a crumbly consistency. Press into bottom and sides of prepared pan.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar and salt.
  5. Add 3 eggs and reserved cake mix. Beat 1 minute at medium speed.
  6. At low speed gradually add cantaloupe, milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  7. Pour into crust.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes until center is firm.
  9. Cool to room temperature.
  10. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.