Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Crust:

One 11-ounce box vanilla wafer cookies

3 tablespoons granulated sugar 

1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 

Filling:

1 cup heavy cream

Three 8-ounce blocks full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice 

2 cups confectioners' sugar 

1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature 

1 quart strawberries, sliced