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It’s National Cheesecake Day. It’s something so American and so yummy that we won’t even complain about the heat index for today.

For the perfect New York slice of cheesecake, we carefully adjusted our oven to achieve a lush texture and a beautiful brown top. The classic New York Cheesecake owes its distinctive browned top and velvety texture to a risky baking technique. It spends 10 minutes in a 500-degree oven, after which the oven is turned down to 200 degrees for the remainder of the baking time. Success with this method is dependent on the oven temperature falling at a very specific rate: too fast and your…

This classic New York Cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert that boasts a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, velvety filling.

A full-size cheesecake in a two-person household sometimes goes to waste. Our foolproof individual cheesecakes make the perfect portion. True New York–style cheesecake is a beautiful thing: the dense, velvety, tangy-sweet filling is supported by a crunchy graham-cracker crust. But with a dessert this rich, a full-size cake in a two-person household will mostly go to waste. We wanted to make foolproof individual cheesecakes for two. We started with a simple graham-cracker crust, prebaked to…

Classic New York Cheesecake is the epitome of indulgence, boasting a rich and velvety texture that captivates the taste buds with every decadent bite. Known for its dense and creamy consistency, this iconic dessert has

"Love this recipe. It is not only the easiest-ever cheesecake, it is also the most delicious." Shelia F., - Web member.

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Original Cheesecake is the easiest way to avoid a trip to the restaurant for your cheesecake fix. An the recipe is crazy simple!

Who says cheesecake needs to be fussy? This version has just five ingredients, an easy method, and a sweet backstory. With just five ingredients, a few simple steps, and keeping a close eye on temperatures, this crustless cheesecake is baked in a springform pan in a hot oven (no fussy water bath) and yields a cake that delights with its lightly caramelized exterior and ultracreamy interior. It strikes a perfect balance of milky, tangy, and sweet, with hints of warmth and bitterness from the…

This tall and creamy New York Style Cheesecake is dense, velvety smooth, perfectly sweet and so easy to make at home!

Lemon is a fickle flavor, and pairing it with cream cheese requires a perfect balance of juice, zest, and sugar.