BLUEBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE PIE 
(Perfect for 4th of July being, red, white and blue).

2 unbaked pie shells

FILLING:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped

TOPPING:

21 oz. can blueberry pie filling
Star shaped cut-outs
Strawberry fans
Cool Whip or sweetened whipping cream

Bake 1 pie shell until golden brown in a 350 degree oven. Cool. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon peel until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into cooled pie crust; spread evenly. Spoon blueberry filling evenly over lemon filling.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with cut-outs, strawberry fans and whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.

STAR SHAPED CUT-OUTS:

Roll out 2nd crust. using a 2-3 inch star shaped cookie cutter, cut shapes in dough. Transfer stars onto cookie sheet. In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel and dash of nutmeg. Brush over tops of stars. Bake until lightly golden.

STRAWBERRY FANS:

Select firm strawberries with stems. Starting at tip, cut into thin slices almost to stem. Spread slices to form open fans.

 

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