Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Berries

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust

2 cups

graham cracker crumbs

1 stick

unsalted butter; melted

3 tbsp

sugar

1/2 tsp

salt

For the Cheesecake

4 sticks

cream cheese, 8 oz each; room temperature

1 1/4 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs; room temperature

3/4 cup

heavy cream

zest of two lemons

1 tbsp

pure vanilla extract

For the Topping

2 cups

fresh berries

1/4 cup

apricot preserves plus 1 tablespoon hot water