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Crust

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, salt, and lemon zest together until creamy.
• Add flour and beat until crumbly.
• Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix with hands until dough holds together. (Up to 1 additional tablespoon of lemon juice may be added.)
• Press dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes – just until set.

Lemon Cheesecake

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
• Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest and flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Pour over hot crust.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm and puffed.
• Let cool completely in refrigerator.
• Take out 1 hour before serving and cut into squares.