Passover Lemon Cheesecake Recipe | Epicurious.com
"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
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3/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted and cooled
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2/3 cup sugar
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2/3 cup matzo cake meal
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Garnish: julienned lemon zest
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