BERRY CHEESECAKE PIE

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Since I don't care for traditional pie crust, I usually eat only the filling. That changed when I discovered this unique dessert. Boasting a luscious cheesecake flavor, the recipe gets creative with phyllo dough. -Deanne Causey, Midland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup strawberry jelly
1 cup whipped topping
Sliced fresh strawberries and additional blueberries, optional

Steps:

Place 1 phyllo sheet in a greased 9-in. pie plate; brush with butter. Repeat 7 times; trim edges. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) , Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (center will puff up). Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in blueberries. Spoon into crust., Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake until center is almost set, 23-27 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, beat jelly until smooth; spread over filling. Spread with whipped topping. Garnish with strawberries and additional blueberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 31g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.