Lindy's Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1

   Crust: 2 Inches vanilla bean 1 c Flour 1/4 c Sugar 1 t Lemon zest 1 lg Egg yolk 1/2 c Unsalted butter, cut into -bits 1/4 t Salt -Filling: 2

2. 2

   Add the egg yolk, butter, and salt

3. 3

   Knead the mixture until it just forms a dough

4. 4

   Flatten dough into a round and chill it, wrapped in wax paper, for 1 hour

5. 5

   Remove sides of a 9-inch springform pan, oil bottom of pan lightly, and press some of the dough, 1/8-inch thick, on bottom of pan

6. 6

   Bake in the middle of a preheated 400f oven for 10-12 minutes or until it is golden, and chill it

7. 7

   Butter the sides of the pan, attach it to the bottom, and press the remaining dough, 1/8-inch thick, to the side, sealing it to the bottom c

8. 8

   In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese with the sugar, flour, zests, and vanilla until mixture is smooth