Baked Lemon Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

Crust:

• 1 cup biscuit crumbs (Granita)
• 35g unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tablespoon honey (blue gum)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Filling:

• 1 packet (250g) cream cheese (Philadelphia Lite), softened
• 100g (about 4 large dollops) Greek yoghurt
• ½ cup (raw caster) sugar
• ¼ cup cornflour
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2 eggs

METHOD

1. Preheat (fan-forced) oven to 165°C.
2. Prepare crust: Combine biscuit crumbs, butter, honey and cinnamon; press into prepared pan, and about 1" up the sides. (Optional) Bake for 10 minutes or just until dry. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
3. Beat filling ingredients (except eggs) in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended.
4. Pour filling mixture into crust.
5. Bake 45 minutes or until centre is almost set (or skewer comes out clean). Allow to cool. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.