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Passover Lemon Cheesecake

By Melissa Roberts

4.6

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Passover Lemon CheesecakeRomulo Yanes

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.

Cooks' note:

Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, loosely covered.

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