Lemon Cheesecake with Fruit

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

3 eggs

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 orange, peeled and separated

8 raspberries

3 mint leaves, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into 9-inch springform pan.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs, fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract; mix until combined.

Pour into pan. Bake 50-55 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly pressed.

Chill in refrigerator until completely cooled. Arrange orange slices around border of cake and place raspberries in middle. Add in some Blueberries for a patriotic twist. Top with mint leaves.

Lemon Cheesecake with Fruit
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