Cherry Cheescake

Ingredients

• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter (128g)
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (172g)
• 4.5 tablespoons granulated sugar (63g, equals 4 tablespoons plus 1.5 teaspoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (~half to whole lemon, depending on the size)
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 8ounce packages of cream cheese (24 ounces total), room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (~ half to whole lemon, depending on the size)
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• dash of salt
• 4 cups cherries (fresh or frozen unsweetened)
• 1/3 cup water