• Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, then cut thin strips of parchment and line the sides of the pan as well—this makes releasing the cheesecake much easier once it’s set.

Crust

• Place the biscuits into a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl, add the sugar, and mix to combine. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble damp sand. I like to use my hands toward the end to ensure everything is well combined.
• Add about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into your prepared pan and press it evenly along the sides using a straight-edged cup, leaving a small gap at the top. Pour in the remaining crumbs and press them firmly into the base—I just use my hands to do this (see video for demonstration). Place the pan in the fridge or freezer while you prepare the filling.

Filling

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, whip for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
• In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
• Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold everything together using a spatula until smooth and well combined.
• Remove the crust from the fridge or freezer. Pour half the filling into the center and spread it evenly to the edges (I use a spatula for this). Add the remaining filling and again spread it evenly to the edges. Smooth out the top using an offset spatula, or leave it rustic—either way works!
• Cover the cheesecake loosely with cling wrap and place it in the fridge to set for at least 6 hours, or ideally overnight for the best texture.
• Once fully set, gently release the springform pan and peel away the parchment from the sides. Carefully transfer the cheesecake from the base to your cake stand or serving plate (view video to see how I remove the parchment from the bottom). Decorate as you like (I like berries and/or whipped cream) and serve. Enjoy!