Saxelby Cheesecake Recipe with Fresh Chèvre and Roasted Plums

Ingredients

• 20 oz. fresh goat cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1¼ cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped and pod reserved, or 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• Nonstick baking spray
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup coarsely ground hazelnuts
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 heaping pint ripe plums (about 1 lb.; choose a mixture of varieties and colors)
• 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 4 thyme sprigs