Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 (1 lb. 6 oz.) can blueberry pie filling
  • 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Method

  • Combine crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar and butter; blend well.
  • Pack firmly into bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and remaining sugar; beat until fluffy. Spread over crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until done.
  • Remove from heat; let cool.
  • Combine blueberry pie filling, lemon rind and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  • Place over low heat; bring to boiling point, stirring constantly.
  • Cool.
  • Spread over cheesecake; chill.