Blueberry Cheesecake with Homemade Crust
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#### Ingredients:
**Nutty Graham Cracker Crust:**
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts or nuts of your choice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
**Cheesecake:**
- 1 (8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**Fresh Blueberry Topping:**
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
#### Instructions:
1. **Preparation:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, oats, ground nuts, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into a sprayed 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then let it cool.
2. **Cheesecake Filling:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and creamy. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3. **Fresh Blueberry Topping:**
- In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let it cool.
- Pour the blueberry topping over the chilled cheesecake.
4. **Serving:**
- Keep the cheesecake refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Slice and enjoy! You can also garnish with additional fresh berries if desired.
5. **Note:**
- You can substitute fresh blueberries with other fruits like strawberries or blackberries to create different variations of this cheesecake.
This blueberry cheesecake with homemade crust is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy every delicious bite!
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