BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Steve’s favorite. If you like cheesecake, you’ll love this fast and easy recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese [Neufchatel]
1 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 pint blueberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Spread cracker crumbs evenly in a 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking dish coated with a cooking spray. Combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, and process just until blended Carefully pour batter into prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until mixture is almost set. Let cool 30 minutes.

Combine blueberries, 3 T. sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Add cornstarch and stir well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook about 1 minute or until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Spoon blueberry mixture over cheesecake. Cover and chill at least 6 hours.