New York Style Cheesecake

We were in the mood for cheesecake with our homemade blueberry sauce. To make it a little challenging, I decided to bake the cheesecake on our grill. We turned all three burners on high to bring the temp up to 375F. Then, we turned off the two back burners and placed the cheesecake (which was […]

The Not So Classic Pumpkin Pie

Update (11/24/17): It’s a winner! The pie turned out delicious – the flavor of the pumpkin layer is reminiscent of warm pumpkin custard (without the spices), which complements the brightness of the creamy cheesecake layer. In addition, the contrast between the layers is distinct and attractive. We love it! (I ate two slices!) Turkey day […]

New York Cheesecake

I’ve been searching for the perfect New York-style cheesecake for a while now. This one from America’s Test Kitchen Family Baking Book (which I made a couple months ago) scores pretty high with its dense yet fluffy texture and beautiful color. Best of all, I like its baking technique of not having to use a […]