There are cheesecake recipes and then there are New York cheesecake recipes—rich, dense and creamy and oh-so-impressive, though they're quite simple to make. Take a look at our Cooking 101: Cheesecake article or this Cheesecake Basics video. (Not difficult, just delicious!) You can use a ready-made crust or you can go all out and make your own Graham Cracker Crust. Once you've got the basics down, explore more New York cheesecake-style desserts like cheesecake pies and creamy bars and squares.
