Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake. ...there seems to be a trend.

Summer, blueberries, lemons. Summer, blueberries, lemons. Summer, blueberries, lemons. Can't get much better than that.  I made this dessert for my mama bears birthday which was yesterday. She just turned 29. Can you believe it?! She's the greatest mom I have ever had!!.....
I can't believe it's already July, and the 4th of July is on Wednesday.  I made sure to obnoxiously paint my nails red, white, and blue today as I love 'Murica, and everything 'Murican.  To get us in the 4th of July spirit....What dance was very popular in 1776?.....Indepen-dance. Thank you, thank you.  Anyways, this cheesecake was delicious, especially on a hot summer day. You have got to try it out! It's worth it. Pinky promise! 

Ingredients:
For Base:
Butter, for greasing
2 tablespoon sugar
1/8 tablespoon ground cinnamon
9 graham crackers
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 eggs
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

-Grease the bottom of a 9 by 9-inch spring form baking pan with butter.  Then place parchment paper over the top.
-In a food processor, process the sugar, cinnamon and graham crackers until you have the consistency of breadcrumbs.
-Add the melted butter and pulse a couple of times to fully incorporate.
-Pour into the lined baking pan and firmly pat down with the bottom of a glass.
-Bake for about 12 minutes, or until set.

For the filling:
-Add cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar to the food processor and pulse until well combined.  It should have a smooth consistency.  Pour onto the cooked graham cracker base and then sprinkle with blueberries.  They will sink slightly but should be half exposed.

-Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the center only slightly jiggles.
-Remove from the oven and cool completely before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
-Once set, remove from pan using the parchment lining, slice, and enjoy!