Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Squares

INGREDIENTS

and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 tbsp

granulated sugar

6 tbsp

melted butter

24 oz

brick-style cream cheese (three 8 oz packages), softened to room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

fresh lemon zest*

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/3 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice (use 1/4 cup if you prefer a milder lemon flavor)**

1/2 cup

sour cream, room temperature

large eggs, room temperature

2 tbsp

flour

3 cups

fresh blueberries (frozen work too)

1/2 cup

water (reduce to 1/3 cup if using frozen berries)

1/4 cup

granulated sugar