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Blueberry Cheesecake

Blueberry Cheese Cake

1- refrigerated pie crust, softened 

1- package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1- cup sour cream 

2/3 cup sugar

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla


Blueberry Topping

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup water 

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cups fresh blueberries


Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Slowly and gently unroll crust. Place crust in ungreased 9-inch pie plate; press firmly against side and bottom. Fold excess crust under and press together to form thick crust edge; . Line crust with 10-inch parchment paper or foil circle. Fill bottom of crust to about 1/2 inch deep Bake 10 minutes. 
    Reduce heat to 375°F. Return crust to oven; bake an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until bottom looks dry and is just starting to turn light brown. 
    Meanwhile in a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium-high speed just until blended; pour into crust. 

  • 4
    Cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until filling is set but center still jiggles slightly when moved. Cool 1 hour at room temperature. 

  • 5
    Meanwhile in 1 1/2 quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in 1 cup blueberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes or until thickened and most of the berries have popped. Stir in remaining 1 cup blueberries. 

  • 6
    Spread blueberry mixture over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator. 

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