Blintz Brunch Bake

MARIA MAC *'s Note:

This is from KRAFT and has been stashed away for a long time. It is delicious. Putting it here for safekeeping.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¾ 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
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 2 of the eggs, lemon juice and zest with electric mixer on med speed until well blended.
3. Set aside.
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. Spread 1/3 of the dough onto bottom of greased 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with cream cheese mixture.
6. Top with spoonfuls of the remaining dough.
7. Bake 45 minutes or until center is set.Cut into 16 pieces to serve.Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.