Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Combine all crust ingredients in bowl. Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.

Step 3

Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla in another bowl. Beat at medium speed until very creamy. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Pour batter over baked crust.

Step 4

Drop spoonfuls of preserves randomly over batter in pan. Pull knife through batter and preserves to create marbled effect. (Do not over swirl.)

Step 5

Bake 25-30 minutes or until center jiggles slightly when shaken. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Step 6

Cut into squares; serve with dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries, if desired.