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New Day Cafe: Cheesecake! [1]
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Date: 2023-07-14
Who doesn’t love cheesecake? It’s an ancient dish, sometimes sweet, sometimes savory, and at certain points in history, both.
Let’s start with sweet, modern cheesecake:
What makes a good cheesecake? Is it tall and fluffy, or dense and creamy? What’s the right balance of sweet and tangy? Can you make it without a water bath? Is it fast or foolproof? Does it really have to be made in a springform pan? ✂️ I knew I wanted a cheesecake that was smooth as silk, not overly sweet and achievable by even cheesecake novices who may be wary of the water bath they’re often baked in. wapo.st/...
That link, by the way, should get you through the Washington Post paywall, and to a low & slow baked cheesecake recipe.
As for history… Max Miller has done 3 shows on cheesecake: ancient Roman — although the Greeks had a proto-cheesecake too; medieval (sambocade); and a 450-year-old pumpkin cheesecake. Let’s go with medieval Sambocade:
Recipe is in the YouTube description. [11:26]
July 30 is National Cheesecake Day
Weirdly enough, the origins of the Cheesecakes are not known to us but it can be traced as early as back to ancient Greece. The recipe used back then only consisted of the most basic ingredients such as cheese, flour, and honey. nationaltoday.com/...
And here are some ideas for you 🌞
Preppy Kitchen’s Light & Creamy New York Style Cheesecake
Creamy, smooth, and rich, this classic Cheesecake Recipe is simple but delicious. Paired with a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crust, this cheesecake recipe comes out perfectly every time! You don’t even need a water bath to make this fail-proof cheesecake recipe. preppykitchen.com/...
Recipe is at the link above. [9:01]
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Everyday Food’s No-Bake Cheesecake
No-bake cheesecake is a great dessert for summer when you don't want to heat up the kitchen, but it's also a classic any time of year. Our recipe includes variations for a no-bake chocolate cheesecake and individual cheesecake parfaits. www.marthastewart.com/...
Recipe is at the link above. [4:57]
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Chef John’s Savory Summer Cheesecake
I've made savory ricotta pies before. Some people would call them savory cheesecakes. This time I wanted to make an actual savory cheesecake. It would have the exact same texture and mouthfeel, but without the sweetness. Well, I should say without the same level of sweetness…. www.allrecipes.com/...
Recipe is at the link above. [9:17]
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South African Cremora Tart from Emmymade
Cremora Tart hails from South Africa and is made with a powdered milk creamer along with condensed milk and lemon juice. That combination of ingredients creates a thick cheesecake filling without any baking, or cream cheese. From the YouTube description
Call this one cheesecake’s cousin. Recipe is in the YouTube description. [11:32]
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So c’mon in the café and grab a cuppa...
x Vanilla, cinnamon roll coffee with oat milk and pistachio foam! Mmm pic.twitter.com/g28AKgv5Wp — paya!⋆｡𖦹 °✩recovery era!! (@payacals) June 26, 2023
..and a nice nosh...
x In retaliation, my VERY chipper husband got me out of bed before 8am on the one day I could sleep in. But he woke me to an enormous cinnamon roll and delicious coffee and I might be in heaven, so... pic.twitter.com/7713e3XUm4 — Mel (@swismiself) July 4, 2023
..and join us!
New Day Café is an open thread. What do you want to talk about today?
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