: Baked Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for a subtle citrus lift)

For the Blueberry Sauce:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

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