Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

graham cracker crumbs, about 8 whole crackers

4 tbsp

confectioners' sugar

1/8 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

ground cinnamon

5 tbsp

melted butter

16 oz

(2 large packages) cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

heavy cream or sour cream

large eggs

to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract or Vanilla Bean Crush

1/2 tsp

freshly grated lemon peel, optional

1 tsp

lemon juice, optional