Lemon Curd Cheesecaake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Line with parchment paper, extending the paper 1 inch above edges for handles.
2. 2
   Place graham crackers in a food processor; process until finely crushed. Add butter; process until well combined. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling,
3. 3
   For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon peel in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour filling over crust in pan.
4. 4
   Bake 40-45 mins. Turn off oven. Cool cheesecake in oven with door ajar. Spread cheesecake with lemon curd. Cover.
5. 5
   Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight, until set. Cut into squares to serve.