The ingredients in a cheesecake matter more than the techniques used to make it. Even small changes in the ingredients can create dramatically different results. Changes can affect the creamy, smooth texture or the density. Knowing the purpose of every major cheesecake ingredient and how they affect the flavor, texture, and appearance will give you the tools to make cheesecake perfectly every time. Starting with the foundation: cream cheese. Cream cheese is rich and tangy, g

Baked fresh from home has been growing in popularity over the past few years. Now more than ever, people are looking into the ingredients added to mass-produced options on the market. Understanding why it’s important to know what is in your food is just as important as eating itself. Getting a small-batch cheesecake over store-bought options means higher quality ingredients, unique flavor options, less waste, and more! Made in smaller quantities. Small-batch baking supports f

There are cheesecakes of all shapes, sizes, flavors, and techniques from all over the world. From handcrafted to store-bought, cheesecakes are a delicious dessert; however, not all are considered premium. Premium comes from the ingredients and techniques that elevate the classic dessert. The quality of ingredients. The ingredients used in any dessert directly impact the flavor and texture, for better or worse. Take the cream cheese: the more preservatives it has, the denser

The quality of the ingredients used in creating great desserts matters, and fresh ingredients should be the starting point. When baking, you want the finished dessert to taste delicious. That starts with the ingredients. It would be easy to get pre-made toppings like chocolate ganache or marzipan from the store; however, they wouldn’t taste the best. Fresh toppings enhance the flavor, add to the texture, and include fewer surprise ingredients. When I bake, I start with ingred