Lemon Curd Cheesecake

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Mix graham crumbs and melted butter until well blended; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

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   Set aside.

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   Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

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   Add 3 of the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.

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   Stir in 1 Tbsp.

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   of grated lemon peel.

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   Pour over crust.

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   Bake 45 to 50 min.

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    or until centre is almost set.

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    Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool completely.

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    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

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    Meanwhile, beat remaining 3 eggs and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with wire whisk until well blended.

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    Add remaining 1 Tbsp.

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    lemon peel, the lemon juice and 2 Tbsp.

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    butter; mix well.

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    Microwave on HIGH 2 min.

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    ; beat until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

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    Microwave an additional 2 min.

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    or until mixture just comes to boil and is slightly thickened; stir.

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    Cool completely.

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    Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    Drizzle sauce evenly over cheesecake slices before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.