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Passover Lemon Cheesecake

Passover Lemon Cheesecake was pinched from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Passover-Lemon-Cheesecake-242023" target="_blank">www.epicurious.com.</a>

"Almonds and matzo cake meal make a wonderfully textured crust for this refreshing, citrusy cheesecake. After Passover, instead of pulling out the graham crackers again, experiment with other cookie crusts such as one made with shortbread...."

INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted and cooled
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup matzo cake meal
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Equipment: a 9-inch springform pan
Garnish: julienned lemon zest
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