In a medium bowl, combine the Biscoff cookie crumbs, melted butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated and resemble wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Use a flat-bottomed measuring cup to help pack it down tightly.
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and ½ cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. It’s essential that your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in your filling.
Mix in the fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract. Make sure everything is well incorporated.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This will give your cheesecake that light, airy texture.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream; you want to maintain that fluffy texture.
Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust in the springform pan. Use the spatula to smooth the top. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Once set, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve as is, or add your favorite toppings for an extra special touch!