Put the cream cheese (should be at room temperature) into the large bowl.Start mixing with the hand mixer. 750 grams cream cheese (26oz)
Gradually add the sugar, followed by the lemon juice and zest.
1 cup fine sugar, zest and juice from 1/2 lemon
Add the sour cream and mix in.
250 grams sour cream (9oz)
Add the eggs one at a time and incorporate well.
4 eggs
The mixture should be smooth and glossy now.
Lastly, add the sieved flour and fold it in with a spatula.
3 tbsp all-purpose flour - sieved
Pour the mixture into the springform pan.
Tap the pan to remove any air bubbles.