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Cheese Dessert
New York-style cheesecake
at Two Little Red Hens
Manhattan, New York City, United States of America
Recommended by Ed Levine and 11 other food critics.
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Recommendations
"Where to Find New York's Best Cheesecake: Two Little Red Hens - Dumb name aside, the TLRH's cheesecake is of the rustic sort, with a top well-browned to almost-crunchiness, a thick layer of graham cracker crumbs pleasantly sodden with butter, and creamy interior that turns out to be surprisingly mild."
"Hers is the very definition of a phenomenal New York cheesecake; rich, light, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart."
"This Upper East Side bakery gets all the American classics just right — from cupcakes to chocolate chip cookies — so it’s no surprise its cheesecake is excellent, too, with a deeply browned graham cracker crust and a veritable tower of perfectly creamy filling. Wow, this is an absolutely perfect slice."
"The 10 Best Cheesecakes In NYC: Two Little Red Hens - Crowned with a stunning browned top and finished with a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust, this specimen is a study in cheesecake textures. It's everything a New York cheesecake should be."
"The best cheesecake in NYC: Two Little Red Hens - This Upper East Side bake shop offers three rotating varieties, which currently include plain New York, cherry and pumpkin. The fruity toppings, cream filling and sweet graham cracker crust are all made entirely in-house."
"Top 5 Cheesecakes: Two Little Red Hens - Rich and light with a touch of the tart, this version tames the usual cloying sweetness of standard New York cheesecake."
"Two Little Red Hens was on our list of the best bakeries in NYC, and their cheesecake is so top notch that they deserve to be highlighted again. It’s sweet but not too sweet, and has a perfectly brown top and crust."
"Where to Find the Best Cheesecake in New York City: Two Little Red Hens - Another East Villiage favorite, Two Little Red Hens serves generous portions of its graham cracker-encrusted cheesecake."
"Sky-high, smooth and slightly tart, the cheesecake at Two Little Red Hens has become a neighborhood and citywide favorite. This silky textured cake is surrounded by a buttery, crumbly graham cracker crust."
"This warm bakery and dessert shop offers the true definition of a New York cheesecake. Warning: the cheesecakes go fast, so go as early as possible."