Lemon Party Cheesecake

This elegant dessert is perfect for any celebration.

1 (18 1/4 or 18 1/2-ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs (divided)
1/4 cup vegetable oil*
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 300 F. Reserve 1/2 cup dry cake mix. In large mixing
bowl, combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg and oil; mix well (mixture will
be crumbly). Press down firmly on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of
greased 13x9-inch baking pan. In same bowl, beat cream cheese until
fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Add remaining 3
eggs and reserved 1/2 cup cake mix; on medium speed, beat 1 minute. Stir
in remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes
or until center is set. Cool to room temperature. Chill thoroughly. Cut
into squares to serve. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Note: *If "pudding added" cake mix is used, decrease oil to 3
tablespoons.

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