Lonestar State Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Special Equipment: 9-inch springform pan Heat oven to 325 degrees F. In a food processor blend crumbs and melted butter until moist, but not wet.
2. 2
   Press into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, using an electric beater, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the lemon juice, until light and smooth.
4. 4
   Slowly mix in eggs then pour into the prepared pan.
5. 5
   Bake 55 minutes or until the center sets.
6. 6
   Turn off oven and remove cake.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl mix together sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla.
8. 8
   Spread this over the top of the cheesecake and return to the warm oven for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove then let cool to room temperature before removing springform.
10. 10
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl toss together blueberries and sliced strawberries with remaining sugar.
11. 11
    To serve: slice cheesecake into wedges and garnish with fruit.