Easy Blintz Bake

Directions

1. 1
   BEAT together 1 lb (500 g) ricotta cheese, 2 pkg (250 g) each softened PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp grated lemon zest and 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice until smooth; reserve.
2. 2
   COMBINE 1 cup flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl.
3. 3
   Whisk in 1 cup melted butter, 3 eggs and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; spread 1/3 of batter into greased 13 x 9 in (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
4. 4
   Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over batter.
5. 5
   Gently spread remaining batter over top.
6. 6
   BAKE at 300F for 1 1/2 hours or until set.
7. 7
   Cut into squares and dust with icing sugar.
8. 8
   Serve with COOL WHIP and fruit topping or jam.