BLACKBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

BLACKBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted 6 ounces blackberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and butter. Press into the base of a greased 9x9 baking dish. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes. Heat berries, water, and ¼ cup sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, cream together cream cheese, sour cream, ½ cup sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Pour mixture over baked crust. Remove berry sauce from heat and drizzle over cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to spread berries into swirls. Bake for 75 minutes at 325 degrees. Allow to cool for two hours