Bake bar until cheesecake layer no longer jiggles, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes, then refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and ...

Let’s start with the ricotta filling: It’s light, airy, and cheesecake-esque. It also helps balance out the richness of the ...