Preheat your oven to 400F/200C

For the Crust:

2 Cups crushed gram crackers or digestive biscuits
3 Tbls melted butter
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)

Spread in an 8 or 9 inch spring form (depending how tall you like your cheese cake to be) if you are using a normal baking pan, you will need to line it up with parchment paper.

Mix the crumbs with melted butter.
Spread the crumbs evenly and bake for about 5-7 mins. Let it cool before you pour the cheese cake batter.

Bring your oven down to 350F/180C and set a rack on a middle shelf

For the Filling

lb. 2 ounces cream cheese ( 2 cups + 4 Tbl)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or lemon zest if you wish
4 eggs
2 cups sour cream (16 oz)
1 cup heavy whipping cream

For the topping:
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tsp corn starch
1/4 – 1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp lemon/orange zest