New York Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake: A Pastry Chef’s Guide to What Actually Makes It “New York”

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New York Cheesecake

Every bakery seems to call its cheesecake “New York style” these days, whether or not it has much in common with the real thing. The name has become a catch-all for “rich and dense,” but true New York cheesecake has specific technical markers behind it — and knowing them is the difference between recognizing the … Read more

New York Baked Cheesecake: A Pastry Chef’s Guide to the Real Thing

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New York Baked Cheesecake

“New York cheesecake” gets used loosely — sometimes as a flavour, sometimes as a brand, sometimes just shorthand for “a really good cheesecake.” But it’s actually a specific style, with a real technical identity that separates it from Chicago-style, Philadelphia-style, and no-bake versions. If you’ve ever wondered whether the cheesecake at your favourite local bakery … Read more