Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Gretchen McDaniel, a long-time customer of Glenhaven Farm, submitted this recipe.

Crust

9 graham cracker rectangles, crushed
2 T sugar
1 tsp grated lemon peel
¼ cup melted butter

Combine, press into sprayed 9” square (I use 9 x 13) pan.  Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.  Cool.

Filling

2 8 oz packages softened cream cheese
2 eggs
2 T grated lemon peel
¼ c lemon juice
½ c sugar
1 ½ cups blueberries (thaw, if frozen)

Blend everything except blueberries; pour over crust.  Top with blueberries.

Streusel topping

1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup flour
6 T butter

Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over filling.

Bake at 325 degrees 35-40 minutes.