Summer Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325.
2. 2
   Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Mix cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl until crumbly.
4. 4
   Press mixture into prepared pan.
5. 5
   Bake for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Let cool completely.
7. 7
   Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer set on medium-high for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Beat in 1 cup sugar.
9. 9
   Add flour and lemon zest; beat until combined.
10. 10
    On low speed, beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
11. 11
    Add sour cream and vanilla; beat until blended.
12. 12
    Pour batter into prepared pan.
13. 13
    Bake cheesecake until center is almost set, about 1 hour.
14. 14
    Let cool completely.
15. 15
    Loosen cheesecake from side of pan with a knife and remove the pan side.
16. 16
    Arrange strawberries and nectarines over top.