Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Pour into cooled crust. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, ½ cup sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour over cheesecake. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
4. Cover and chill 8 hours. Garnish with fresh blueberries, if desired. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Blueberry cheesecake is a classic American dessert.
• It is one of the oldest types of cheesecake.
• Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
• Cheesecake is said to have originated in ancient Greece.