Cheesecakes

Sernik is a cheesecake from Poland, stemming from old Christian and Jewish traditions. It is made with eggs, sugar, and twaróg - a type of curd cheese that has been used in desserts for hundreds of years. It is believed that sernik... READ MORE

Known simply as tarta de queso or gazta tarta in its native Basque, this simple yet incredibly creamy cheesecake variation is a decades-old local specialty of the La Viña Bar in San Sebastián. The recipe is a simple... READ MORE

New York-style cheesecake is different from other cheesecakes mainly because of its heavy and dense texture that feels extremely smooth and rich. Its flavor should be sweet and tangy, not citrusy, chewy, or starchy. It is believed that the first N... READ MORE

Known as soufflé cheesecake in Japan and cotton cheesecake or Japanese cheesecake outside of Japan, this light and fluffy dessert is made by incorporating whisked egg whites into the cake mixture (eggs, milk, suga... READ MORE

German-style cheesecake is a traditional dessert consisting of a thin layer of shortcrust pastry that is topped with a creamy combination of quark cheese, eggs, and (occasionally) various fruits. Even though käsekuchen is often compared to th... READ MORE

Topfentorte is an Austrian-style cheesecake made with topfen or quark cheese as the main ingredient. Apart from topfen, the cake is made with eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest, whipping cream, and gelatin. The tangy topfen filling ... READ MORE

Often dubbed as the Corsican take on cheesecake, fiadone is a traditional dessert prepared with brocciu (fresh whey cheese made from goat's or ewe’s milk), eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Occasionally, oranges are used ins... READ MORE

Ostkaka is a very old Swedish specialty that literally translates to cheesecake, although it should not be mistaken with the well-known American cheesecake. Traditionally, it is prepared with rennet that converts milk into cheese, which is then co... READ MORE

Country-style cheesecake is a variety of cheesecake that calls for the addition of buttermilk to the combination of cream cheese and eggs. Just like the New York-style variety, where heavy cream provides a smooth, dense texture to the cream cheese... READ MORE

Tourteau fromagé is a traditional pastry from the Poitou region in France, made with fresh goat cheese. Originating from the Pays Mellois, its name derives from "tourterie," meaning "cake" in the Poitevin dialect. Historically baked in roun... READ MORE

Brunost ostekake is a traditional cheesecake made with Brunost brown cheese. Other common ingredients for the cake include digestive cookies or graham crackers, butter, cream, eggs, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. The cookies or crackers are cru... READ MORE

Pizza di ricotta is a type of cheesecake from the Apulia region traditionally prepared for Easter. It consists of a shortcrust pastry base and a filling typically consisting of ricotta, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest. Strips of shortcrust pastry are ... READ MORE

Smearcase is a traditional cheesecake variety originating from Baltimore, Maryland. The base for the cake is usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, eggs, and salt; while the custardy filling is usually made with a com... READ MORE