Cheesecake, with its immense creamy texture and indulgent allure, stands as enduring dessert cherished by the food lovers globally. With its ancient Greek roots to modern-day innovation, mastering cheesecake making has evolved into a worldwide culinary sensation.
It can be adorned with fresh fruits, yummy sauces, or enjoyed in its original form. In this article, we will embark on a tour to best 5 cheesecakes in the world. Let us delve into a delectable world of creaminess, where each single bite depicts the story of innovation, tradition, and culinary delights.
- Sernik
Sernik is a special celebratory dessert in Poland, especially in Christmas. The traditional cheesecake with its Christian and Jewish roots is crafted with twarog, sugar, and eggs with a delicate touch of sourness that is crucial to enhance the flavor of cheesecake. The origin of sernik is way back in the 17th century, when King Sobieski brought the recipe with his victory over Turks in the Battle of Vienna.
In the recent times, there are different varieties of sernik, baked and no bake. In the majority of the preparations, it prefers a short-crust pastry base, rather than a biscuit base. At times, raisins, fresh fruits, sauces, are added to provide variations to enrich the traditional one.
Ingredients: Twarog, Sugar, Eggs, Cream, Butter, Vanilla, Potato Flour.
- Japanese Cheesecake
Japanese cheesecake, popular as cotton cheesecake or soufflé cheesecake, is a trending classic cheesecake that has gained attention worldwide. It has a very light and airy texture like soufflé compared to the rich and dense texture of traditional cheesecake. The fluffiness is achieved by the addition of meringue that is carefully folded in the cheesecake mixture. It is baked with water bath technique to ensure no cracks with even cooking.
The Japanese cheesecake is a bit less sweet and light to consume than traditional one. It was invented by chef Tomotaro Kuzuno who enjoyed cheesecake in Berlin and then incorporated his craftiness to create this delicate cheesecake. Some love to eat it cold while others prefer to eat it hot as it melts in the mouth with its extra softness.
Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Sugar, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Cornstarch, Flour.
- New York-Style Cheesecake
New York Cheesecake is an iconic dessert that originated in the bustling streets of New York City. It is celebrated for its rich, creamy, and dense flavor. New York Cheesecake is famous for its smooth and velvety texture. It’s base is made of graham cracker crumble, and provides a sweet and tangy flavor.
It involves a slow baking process with a water bath to avoid cracks on the surface. Do not remove the cake out of the oven instantly otherwise it will sink from the center, allow the natural cooking for around 10 minutes before removing it. This is a luxurious dessert served plain or enjoyed with fruit compote or sauces.
Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Sugar, Eggs, Butter, Graham Crackers, Butter, Vanilla, Heavy Cream.
- Basque Cheesecake
Basque cheesecake popularly known as burnt cheesecake is a delectable cheese dessert has Spanish roots from Basque. The burnt cheesecake stand out with its unique dark exterior and caramelized flavor. The cheesecake is baked at a high temperature resulting the sugar to caramelize and the outer layer gets darken with a wonderful rustic appearance. The inner layer is still gooey and has a smooth creamy texture balancing the flavor with texture.
The Basque cheesecake is enjoyed at room temperature or served chilled to cherish its flavor. It is a simple cheese dessert that is loved by the chefs globally which can be paired with fresh fruit, sauces, or whipped cream.
Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Heavy Cream.
- Kasekuchen
The key ingredient in this German cheesecake is a fresh cheese that is resulted from buttermilk, quark. It resembles the appearance of the classic American cheesecake but actually has a lighter texture and a hint of tanginess that distinguishes the German cheesecake. The light texture is achieved by infusing egg whites in the cheesecake batter.
Kasekuchen is served either plain or dusted with powdered sugar that enhances the appearance as well. This amazing dessert is usually served along with tea or coffee complementing it as a hearty meal.
Ingredients: Quark, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Butter.
Final Words
As our tour concludes, we have the memories of joy and comfort that a single piece of cheesecake can bring to us. Be it in the bustling streets of New York or the quaint cafes of Tokyo, cherish the creaminess and enjoy every single bite of your cheesecake experience.
