Berry Cheesecake

This Cheesecake could be called the Red, White and Blue Cheesecake. A perfect addition to your 4th of July table. Cheesecake is my favorite dessert next to chocolate so when I saw this recipe with it's cookie like crust and the creamy filling I knew I had to make it.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• 5 ( 8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup half and half cream
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup crushed fresh strawberries
• 1 cup crushed fresh blueberries
• Fresh blueberries and strawberries for topping, optional

Instructions

For the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and lemon peel.
3. Cut in butter until crumbly.