Easy Blueberry (or Cherry) Cheesecake

==Description==
This recipe is so easy that even my husband can do it. (His specialities are boxed mac-n-Cheese, ramen noodles and frozen pizza!)
*Prep time: 20 minutes
*Baking time: 55 minutes
==Crust==
===Ingredients===
*2 packages of graham crackers (18 "cracker sheets")
*1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
== Directions ==
#Crush the graham crackers (I put 4 or 5 "cracker sheets" at a time into a sturdy plastic freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin).
#Put cracker crumbs into a medium-sized bowl and pour melted butter/margarine over the crumbs.
#Mix thoroughly.
#Press into a 9x13 ungreased pan.
==Batter==
===Ingredients===
*8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
*1 egg
*1 can (14 ounces) sweetened, condensed milk
*3 tablespoons lemon juice
*1 can (21 ounces) of blueberry or cherry pie filling
== Directions ==
#Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth (a minute or two).
#Add the lemon juice and egg and beat on high speed for another minute.
#Pour the batter over the graham cracker crust.
#Drop the canned pie filling into the batter by spoonfuls at evenly-placed intervals.
#Bake at 300 degrees for 55 minutes.
#Allow to cool completely before cutting.
#Store in the refrigerator.
*LeAnn Ralph may be contacted at http://ruralroute2.com bigpines@ruralroute2.com
*LeAnn R. Ralph is the author of the books: "Christmas in Dairyland (True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)" ( August 2003), "Preserve Your Family History (A Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Oral Histories)" (e-book, April 2004), and "Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam" (Oct. 2004).
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Category:Cheesecake Recipes