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
  

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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.