Press into bottom and slightly up upsides of prepared pan. Place in the oven to bake for 5 minutes, until slightly golden brown.
Par-Bake Crust
Step 2
Beat cream cheese for 2 minutes on medium to high speed. Add granulated sugar and beat for another 2 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the bowl.
Beat Cream Cheese
Step 3
Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest mixing until fully combined.
Add Liquid Ingredients
Step 4
Add in eggs and mix until just combined, do not over mix. You should have a creamy batter with no lumps.
Add Eggs
Step 5
Bake until the middle of the cheesecake should jiggle just a little bit. Cool cheesecake in the oven turned off, then on the counter, and finally chill overnight.
Bake & Chill
Step 6
Spread a layer of lemon curd on top. You can use homemade or store-bought.
Decorate
Step 6
Add fresh whipped cream along the edges then sprinkle fresh lemon zest on top.