Feta Cheesecake

Directions

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8" springform pan with cooking spray. Wrap the exterior of the pan in heavy foil so that water cannot enter from the bottom or the sides.
• Step 2
  In medium bowl, toss graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, butter, and sesame seeds with a fork until it comes together. Empty mixture into the springform pan and gently spread and press down the mixture evenly over the base. Set aside.
• Step 3
  In another medium bowl, combine cream cheese and feta. Using an electric mixer on low, beat the cheeses together until they are smooth. Add eggs one at a time and beat after each addition. Add sugar and continue beating mixture until incorporated and creamy. Stir in yogurt, lemon zest, and vanilla.
• Step 4
  Pour the batter over the crust. Place the pan in a baking pan large enough to hold it and fill the baking pan with enough very hot water to reach halfway up the side of the pan.
• Step 5
  Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and the center still jiggles a little. Remove the cheesecake from the water in the baking pan and discard the foil. Allow the cheesecake to cool on a wire rack in the springform pan, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours to set completely.