Cantaloupe Cheesecake

Interesting variation of cheesecake. I have not tried this one. It is posted for a request. But I'm always looking for new and interesting cheesecake recipes and this certainly fits the bill.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/2ounce) box  yellow cake mix
• 16  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup  pureed cantaloupe
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4  eggs
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Measure out 1-cup dry cake mix; set aside.
3. In large mixing bowl, stir together remaining cake mix, one egg and oil.
4. Mixture will be crumbly.
5. Press crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9x2 inch pan.
6. In same bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt.
7. Add 3 eggs and reserved cake mix.
8. Beat 1 minute at medium speed.
9. At low speed gradually add cantaloupe, milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
10. Beat until smooth.
11. Pour into crust.
12. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until center is firm.
13. Cool to room temperature.
14. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
15. Store in refrigerator.
16. Cut into squares to serve.