Best 4th of July Cheesecake Recipes

Some recipe titles just make your mouth water don't they? I have to admit, I do have a bit of a sweet tooth and 4th of July Cheesecake Recipes like this one will most assuredly satisfy my cravings! And the flavor becomes like a fireworks show of delicious inside your mouth!

8 sheets (about 13" x14" each) thawed frozen phyllo dough (find it in the freezer section of the
supermarket)
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
16 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1/2 cup strawberry jelly
1 cup whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping (optional)
Preheat oven to 425°.F.
For Crust
Grease a 9" pie plate. Set aside.
On a flat surface place 1 sheet phyllo (keep remaining phyllo covered to prevent drying out),
brush with melted butter. Top with another phyllo sheet, continue to make 8 layers, brushing
butter between each layer. Using kitchen scissors or a sharp kinfe, cut the layers into one 12-13
inch circle. Carefully press circle into the prepared pie plate, gently fan edges. Bake until edges
are just golden, about 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to
350°F.
In a medium bowl beat cream cheese, vanilla and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat until well combined. Fold in 1 cup of the blueberries. Pour mixture into
prepared crust. Bake until set, about 40-50 minutes. To prevent over browning of crust, gently
cover with aluminum foil during the last 25 minutes of baking. Cool completely on a rack.
To Serve
In a small bowl, beat jelly until smooth. Spread over cheese filling. Arrange remaining blueberries
on top in star shape. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

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