FRESH BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE WITH HOMEMADE CRUST

1. Prepare Blueberries:
   • Use 2 cups of fresh blueberries.
   • Cook half of them in a saucepan with a bit of sugar until they release their juices. Mash them slightly.
2. Prepare Cheesecake Mixture:
   • In a separate bowl, beat 16 oz of cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 3 eggs, 1 cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest until smooth.
3. Combine and Fold:
   • Gently fold the cooked blueberries and the remaining fresh blueberries into the cream cheese mixture.

Crafting the Perfect Homemade Crust:

1. Mix Crust Ingredients:
   • Combine 1 ½ cups of crushed graham crackers, ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
2. Form and Bake:
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
   • Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool.

Assemble and Bake:

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