INGREDIENTS
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Cookie-Crumb Crust
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5ounces Nabisco Barnum's Animal Crackers or Social Tea Biscuits
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3tablespoons granulated sugar
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4tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and kept warm
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Filling
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1 1/4cups granulated sugar (8 3/4 ounces)
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1tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1/4cup lemon juice
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1 1/2pounds cream cheese, (three 8-ounce packages), cut into rough 1-inch chunks and left to stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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2teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4teaspoon table salt
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1/2cup heavy cream
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Lemon Curd
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1/3cup lemon juice
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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1/2cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
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2tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
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1tablespoon heavy cream
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1/4teaspoon vanilla extract
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pinch table salt