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Berry-Lemon Cheesecake Squares

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  • Prep 50 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Treat your guests with these berry-lemon cheesecake squares made using Pillsbury™ pie crusts - a perfect dessert for Fourth of July.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Aug 9, 2012
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Ingredients

Pastry Squares

  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Filling

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Berries

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  • 1
    Heat oven to 450°F. Unroll crusts on lightly floured work surface. With rolling pin, roll each crust to 11 1/2 inches in diameter. Cut 1 (8 1/2-inch) square out of center of each round. Cut 4 squares from each large square, making 8 (4 1/4-inch) squares. Fold up all sides of each square 1/2 inch and roll inward to form thick crust edge. Brush edges with milk; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Place on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Using small cookie cutters, cut shapes out of crust scraps. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon peel on medium speed until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon rounded 3 tablespoons mixture into each pastry square. Arrange berries and crust cutouts over filling. Cover and refrigerate any remaining squares.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Fourth of July favorite! Red, white and blue fruit and filling plus pastry stars make it perfect for any patriotic occasion. Vary the cutout shapes for another celebration.
  • tip 2
    A mixture of 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice can be brushed over the berries.

Nutrition Information

380 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
13g
64%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
320mg
14%
Potassium
105mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
11g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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