Citrus Bliss Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (16 oz total)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
3. In a large bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Beat until well combined.
4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
5. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
6. Before serving, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the cheesecake.