Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Meyer Lemon Curd

INGREDIENTS

5 oz

Animal Crackers

3 tbsp

granulated sugar

4 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted and kept warm

1 1/4 cups

granulated sugar (8¾ ounces)

1 tbsp

grated meyer lemon zest

1/4 cup

meyer lemon juice

1 1/2 lb

cream cheese (three 8-ounce packages), cut into rough 1-inch chunks and left to stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes

large eggs, room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

table salt

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1/3 cup

meyer lemon juice

large eggs

large egg yolk

1/2 cup

granulated sugar (3½ ounces)

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled

1 tbsp

heavy cream

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

table salt