Texas Cheesecake Sheet Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Measure out 1 cup of dry cake mix and reserve.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, stir together remaining dry cake mix, 1 egg, and oil (mixture will be crumbly).
3. 3
   Press crust mixture evenly into bottom of a greased 13 x 9 pan.
4. 4
   In the same bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar together.
5. 5
   Add 3 eggs and reserved cake mix and beat 1 minute on medium.
6. 6
   Turn mixer to low setting and gradually add milk, lemon juice and vanilla and mix until smooth.
7. 7
   Pour into crumb crust.
8. 8
   Bake at 300° for 45 to 55 minutes, or until center is firm.
9. 9
   Cool to room temperature.
10. 10
    Spoon pie filling on top of cheesecake, cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
11. 11
    Store in refrigerator.
12. 12
    Baked cheesecake freezes great if it is well-wrapped. Wait to top it with pie filling until it has thawed.