Preheat oven to 400 ° F.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, and sugar.

Do not beat.

Stir in the eggs, 1 at a time, blending well after each addition.

Add the cinnamon, lemon rind, flour, and salt.

Mix well.

Butter the pan with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, using your fingers to spread the butter completely.

Pour the mixture into tge, prepared 9 inch springform pan and bake for 12 minutes at 400°.

Then reduce the temperature to 350° and bake for 25 to 30 additional minutes.

The knife should come out clean.

Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.