![]() ![]() In recent years, Japanese souffle cheesecakes have become very popular in the West, and here in New York City. However, the inspiration for its use in cheesecake started in the post-war era, after Western troops shared their affinity for these delicious cheese-based desserts. Cheese has not historically been a popular food in Japan. While the recipe is less sweet than American cheesecake, beaten egg whites (meringue) give it that “cloud-like” texture. This Japanese dessert is often compared to a soufflé because this cheesecake wobbles. Japanese cheesecake has a younger history than the traditional cheesecake, but it certainly makes an impression with its distinct appearance and texture. The crust of this cheesecake is made with shortbread instead of graham crackers. The filling of this cheesecake usually contains fewer eggs than the New York-style, but still contains cream cheese, egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, and the addition of vanilla extract. Chicago Style CheesecakeĬhicago-style cheesecake is also a baked cheesecake but it differs in texture, ingredients, and crust. Eileen’s has been creating cheesecakes in the Lower East Side since 1974 and was recognized by Food and Wine magazine in 2019 as the “Best Cheesecake in America”. A Brooklyn favorite, Junior’s, has been serving their classic cheesecake since 1950. ![]() Many other restaurants in NYC have perfected their version of this classic New York dessert and have made a name for themselves with fans from far and wide. ![]() He was the first to incorporate cream cheese when others were using cottage cheese and other cheeses as the base. The first New York-style cheesecake was made by Arnold Reuben who ran Reuben’s Restaurant and Delicatessen and The Turf Restaurant from 1908 to 1964. It's now known as the base of this delicious dessert or popularly spread onto a New York bagel. With a slightly different milk fat and moisture content, he created a new cheese - cream cheese. It was invented right here in New York in the late 1800s when dairy farmer, William Lawrence, unsuccessfully tried to recreate the French cheese, Neufchâtel. The main ingredient of “New York Style” cheesecakes is cream cheese. As for the crust, New York-style cheesecake is known to have a graham cracker crust (a mixture of crushed graham cracker, butter, and sugar). A bonus of using sour cream is the ability to freeze the cheesecake. Lemon is often used to give a tangy flavor. Sour cream or heavy cream gives the cake a dense and creamy-smooth texture. New York’s cheesecake is a baked cheesecake made with the following ingredients: cream cheese, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and sour cream (or sometimes heavy cream). Popular versions of cheesecake that you may have heard of are New York, Chicago, and Japanese-style cheesecake. So whether you’re a fan of dense, creamy cheesecake or you prefer something light and fluffy, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. Many cheesecakes are baked but it is common for cheesecakes to be “no-bake” versions and made safely without eggs. Italian cheesecake often incorporates ricotta cheese, German cheesecake uses quark (similar to cottage cheese), while Basque cheesecake is a style of burned cheesecake that originated from San Sebastian, the Basque Country region of Spain. Moving into modern times, there are now even vegan cheesecakes made from ingredients such as tofu or cashew. Some recipes call for soft cheeses like ricotta, cottage cheese, or marscarpone, or soufflé cheesecakes made with egg whites and no crust. Throughout history, different styles of cheesecake have emerged using various types of cheeses to achieve a creamy, delicious filling as well as different crusts. Consisting of cheese, flour, wheat, and honey, cheesecake in this era was a simple recipe. The first recorded cheesecake recipe was from the 3rd century after the Roman conquest of Greece. Cheesecake was served to Olympic athletes as a source of energy before a competition. Anthropologists believe it was first made on the island of Samos, where they discovered molds for the cheese. While details are murky surrounding the progression of the first cheesecake to its modern incarnation, it is widely known that the first cheesecakes were made in ancient Greece. ![]()
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