BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE

1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 8 oz. packages of softened cream cheese
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
blueberry sauce

In a bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press mixture on bottom and up 2 1/2 inches on side of a spring form pan and set aside. In a bowl using a mixer, beat 1 1/4 cup sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time and blend in sour cream. Spread in prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until center is set. Turn oven off, leave door slightly ajar and keep in oven 1 hour. Remove and cool completely. Remove side of pan. Top with one recipe of blueberry sauce (below). Slice and serve. Serves 10.

Blueberry Sauce

2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla

Crush blueberries in sauce pan. Add sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for one minute more. Turn off heat and add vanilla.

Maggie