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Preheat the oven to 350.
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THE CRUST.
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To the prepare crust, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a fork until moist.
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Press into bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch greased (cooking spray or butter) pie plate.
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Bake at 350 for 7 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
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THE FILLING.
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To prepare the filling, combine the cheeses, sour cream, and the following 4 ingredients in a stand mixer; beat at a medium-high speed until smooth.
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Add eggs and egg yolk; beat until smooth.
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Spoon filling into prepared crust.
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Bake at 350 for approximately 35 minutes or until set (jiggles in the center, but is set 2-inches from the crust).
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Cover and chill at approximately 4-6 hours or overnight.
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To serve, spread Triple Berry Curd evenly over top.
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THE CURD.
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Place all berries in a blender, and process until smooth.
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Press the berry puree through a sieve over a medium bowl using the back of a spoon, pouring the half 'n' half over the sieving berries as you do so; discard seeds.
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Reserve any of remaining puree for another use; store in the refrigerator.
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Whisk in the eggs into the puree mixture; whisk until well-incorporated.
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Sieve in (or with a flour-duster) the cornstarch, sugar/splenda, lemon juice, and vanilla.
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whisk until smooth.
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Bring to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.
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Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute or so until thick, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and Cool.
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Spoon the mixture into a medium bowl and let cool completely before serving with cheesecake.