Blintz Brunch Bake

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional)
• 1 cup flour

• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 2 of the eggs, lemon juice and zest with electric mixer on med speed until well blended.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Place flour, butter, remaining 3 eggs, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, milk and baking powder in separate bowl; beat with wire wisk until well blended.

5. 5

   Spread 1/3 of the dough onto bottom of greased 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with cream cheese mixture.

6. 6

   Top with spoonfuls of the remaining dough.

7. 7

   Bake 45 minutes or until center is set.Cut into 16 pieces to serve.Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.