Cheesecakes: The Familiar and the Unusual

Cheesecakes: The Familiar and the Unusual
By: Karen A. Spencer- Food Information Consultant

Most of us are familiar with cheesecake; it’s sweet and creamy with lots of cream cheese. There is also another side of cheesecake that uses a variety of cheeses (ricotta, goat cheese, blue cheese) and can produce both sweet and savory desserts. Here are a few familiar and unusual cheesecakes for you to try.

New York Style Cheesecake

Black Pepper Cheesecake

Savory Blue Cheesecake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Polka Dot Cheese Cake

Craig Claiborne’s Cheesecake