April 9, 2007

New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

New York style cheesecake recipes are made with a combination of cream cheese and Italian cheese cakes made with ricotta cheese. In the early 1920’s, this particular silky style of cream cheese was developed in the New York area. New York style cheesecake recipes were introduced by Jewish delicatessens in New York City. Arnold Reuben Jr., owner of the legendary Turf Restaurant at 49th and Broadway in New York City and a descendant of immigrants from Germany, claimed his family developed the first cream cheese cake recipe. Reuben0s cheesecake was so good, it won a Gold Metal at the 1929 World0s Fair. The superior qualities that make Reuben0s classic New York style cheesecake are a graham cracker crust, a creamy texture, and distinct lemon flavor that is firm but light in density. Below you will find his Classic New York Style Cheesecake recipe. Classic New York Cheesecake Crust:Heavily coat 10-inch spring form pan with cooking spray1 1/2 cups commercial graham cracker crumbs5 Tbsp. butter1 tsp. honey1/4 cup sugar Mix ingredients together with hands until well blended and crumbs appear moist. Pour into pan. With hands, spread evenly across the bottom and pat down firmly. Filling:5 8-ounce bars […]

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