Preheat oven to 450°F

Add room temp cream cheese to a mixing bowl and mix until creamy.

Add sugar, flour, lemon zest, salt and vanilla and mix until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time while mixing.

Gently stir in the milk until fully incorporated.

Pour into spring-form pan and spread evenly.

Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes. Reduce temp to 200°F and bake for 70-80 minutes until done. It should only jiggle a little in the center when done. If not done add 5 min and check again. It will set up fully as it cools.

Cool on a wire rack and Chill several hours or overnight.

Serve plain or with fruit and whipped cream or toppings of your choice!