- To prepare the crust, mix cookies and butter together. Gently press cookies into the bottom of a pie dish and around the edges. Chill crust in a refrigerator while you prepare the crust
- To prepare the filling, put cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix until creamy. Gradually add sugar, (about 1/4 cup at a time) and mix thoroughly between each addition. Add eggs (one at a time) and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Add vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and yogurt with a wooden spoon. Stir vigorously.
- Pour filling into the crust. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake cheesecake for at least 45 minutes. Once done, remove and let sit to cool, at least 5 minutes. Chill cheesecake for 5 to 6 hours. Serve with fresh whipped cream, if desired.