Blueberry Cheesecake (No-bake)

Graham Cracker Crust:

16-18 graham cracker squares
1/4 c. sugar
6 T. butter, melted

Crush graham crackers with a rolling pin; measure 1 1/4 c. crumbs.  Place in medium mixing bowl; stir in sugar.  Stir in melted butter and toss to thoroughly combine.

Place in a 9-inch pie plate.  Spread evenly and press to make a firm, even crust.  Bake at 375 degrees F. for 6-9 minutes or until edges are brown.  Cool completely. 
NOTE: Crust can also be chilled until firm if a completely no-bake dessert is your goal.

Cheesecake:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 t. clear vanilla

After crust is cool, blend cream cheese with milk until smooth and creamy.  Add lemon juice and mix well, then add vanilla.  Pour into crust.  Chill  until firm.  Prepare blueberry topping while cheesecake chills.

Blueberry Sauce*:

1/4 c. water
1 t. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. blueberries (frozen work well, but fresh could be used as well)
1/4 c. sugar
1/8 t. salt
2 t. lemon juice

Combine water and cornstarch in a medium saucepan.  Stir in blueberries, sugar, and salt.  Simmer 5 minutes or until blueberries cook down and the liquid is thickened, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.  Cool. 

Before serving, pour blueberry sauce over cheese cake.  Do not eat while wearing white, lest you spill blueberries on yourself and stain a perfect garment.

*I might try this sauce recipe next time:
In a small saucepan combine 2 c. blueberries, 2 T. water, 1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar, 1 t. vanilla, and a dash salt.  Bring to boiling over medium heat.  Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Ice Cream Muffins

Wow!  I can't believe I haven't posted anything all year!

2 c. softened ice cream
1 1/2 c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt

Combine in a bowl and beat until smooth.  Fill 12 well-greased muffin cups 3/4 full.  Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes, or until golden-brown. 

Try different flavors of ice cream!  I used vanilla and loved it, but next time I might try cookies 'n' cream.