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1. **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. **Make the Crust:**
– In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
– Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the dough comes together.
– Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan, creating an even layer.
3. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta cheese and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
– Add the sugar and beat until well combined.
– Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
– Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using).
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