Make crust: Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle.
Pulse almonds, sugar, matzo cake meal, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl and stir in butter until combined well. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of springform pan. Bake until crust is firm and a shade darker, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool crust completely in pan on a rack.
Make filling and bake cheesecake: Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
Beat together cream cheese and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and add eggs 1 at a time, mixing until incorporated. Mix in zest and vanilla.
Put springform pan in a shallow baking pan and pour filling into cooled crust. Bake until filling is set 1 1/2 inches from edge but center is wobbly, 45 to 50 minutes (filling will continue to set as it cools). Transfer cake in pan to a rack and immediately run a knife around edge, then remove side of pan. Cool completely, 2 to 3 hours.
Cooks' note: Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, loosely covered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	475.72 Kcal (1992 kJ)
Calories from fat	217.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.2g	37%
Cholesterol	111.97mg	37%
Sodium	137.99mg	6%
Potassium	133.98mg	3%
Total Carbs	56.68g	19%
Sugars	21.9g	88%
Dietary Fiber	42.9g	172%
Protein	6.07g	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	56.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	392.79 Kcal (1645 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.98g	37%
Cholesterol	92.45mg	37%
Sodium	113.94mg	6%
Potassium	110.62mg	3%
Total Carbs	46.8g	19%
Sugars	18.08g	88%
Dietary Fiber	35.42g	172%
Protein	5.01g	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	46.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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