• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray and line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly spray again.

Graham Cracker Crust

• In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together until combined.
• Press on the bottom and up the sides in the prepared pan.

Blueberry Filling/Swirl

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and cook, stirring constantly until the blueberries have burst and has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

Cheesecake Filling

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together until light and fluffy
• Add eggs, one at a time. Beat on low speed after each addition until blended.
• Pour ⅔rds of the cheesecake filling into the graham cracker crust.
• Spoon half the blueberry mixture over the cheesecake, add the remaining cheesecake filling and spoon the remaining blueberry sauce on top and swirl the sauce around with a toothpick or knife.
• Place the cheesecake on aluminum foil and wrap the foil up around the sides to protect it from water seeping in. during baking
• Place springform pan in a shallow pan or roasting pan.
• Add hot water halfway up the springform pan (this helps the cheesecake from cracking).
• Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and10 minutes or until the center is almost set and a little jiggly still.
• Carefully remove from the oven and let water cool enough then remove the cheesecake from the roasting pan and set on a wire rack to cool.
• Once cool enough, place in the refrigerator and chill for 4+ hours or overnight then remove cheesecake from the springform pan and enjoy.