This rich and creamy zesty baked cheesecake is perfect for any and every occasion!
And as today is my birthday (and the last one of my forties) I think that totally counts as a special occasion!
As it happens, I first made this delicious baked cheesecake for my friend’s 50th birthday lunch. I wanted to make a birthday cake because everyone knows that a birthday lunch without a cake is just a meeting.
The only hitch is, cake decorating is really not my forte so I decided to play to my strengths and make a cheesecake because a) it needs no decorating and b) doesn’t everyone love a cheesecake" Although my cheesecake repertoire is both delicious and extensive, I wanted to make something new because you know, food blog lyf! 
As much as I love the convenience of a no bake cheesecake (especially in summer when it’s too hot to turn the oven on,) baked cheesecakes are my fave! This one is super easy although it does take some time to cool (including in the oven) so best to make it when you have some time on your hands. Don’t let that put you off though because this beauty is worth waiting for!
As it was a special occasion and I didn’t fancy a food fail, I road tested this cheesecake at home first. “I hope you don’t mind having to taste test this cheesecake” I said to David. I was just being polite because who in their right mind would object to taste testing a cheesecake (and that’s a rhetorical question by the w...