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The Classic New York Cheesecake
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The Classic New York Cheesecake

The one that started it all, a Digestive base, vanilla lemon filling and blueberry jam.

Serves 8 to 10Portions
18 to 20 cmSpringform
Bake day beforeBest set overnight

When Denis talks about the classic cheesecake, this is the one he means: a simple Digestive base, a cream cheese filling scented with vanilla and lemon, and fruit on top. It tastes incredible, comes together in no time and does not cost a fortune.

Flavour profile

VanillaLemon zestBlueberry

Selected highlights

  • Digestive base
  • Philadelphia cream cheese
  • Vanilla & lemon zest
  • Blueberry jam topping

A selection only, the full ingredient list and method are in the book.

A quick technique preview

Pre bake the base, whisk a smooth filling without over beating, then bake low and slow before an overnight rest in the fridge.

Every recipe in the book follows the same four simple steps, base, basic filling, flavoured filling and topping. Learn them once, and this cake is well within reach.
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