How To Know If The NYC Cheesecake Slice You're Buying Is The Real Deal - The Takeout

"There are all sorts of cheesecake styles going viral these days, whether it's wonderfully bouncy Japanese cheesecake or the two-ingredient, TikTok-famous cheesecake that's made with Biscoff cookies and Greek yogurt. But sometimes, you just can't beat classic New York City-style cheesecake: tall, creamy, and crumbly, perfect with a dollop of whipped cream. But how do you know if that cheesecake you bought from your local bakery is truly made in the style of the city that never sleeps?"

""New York cheesecake should taste creamy and smooth, with subtle citrus notes and a contrasting crunch from the crust that balances the richness," he said. New York cheesecake is traditionally made with cream cheese and flavored with a bit of lemon zest, with a crust made of crumbled shortbread or graham crackers. That means any cheesecake that has some kind of ostentatious flavoring or crust, like a chocolate chip cookie crust cheesecake with Nutella filling, is a no-go."

New York cheesecake is defined by a tall, creamy, and crumbly texture with subtle citrus notes and a contrasting crunchy crust to balance richness. Traditional ingredients include cream cheese and a touch of lemon zest, with crusts made from crumbled shortbread or graham crackers. Overly elaborate flavors, heavy toppings, or ostentatious crusts can overpower the delicate, subtle profile and move a cake away from the New York style. Some experimentation is acceptable, and modest crust variations such as certain cookie crusts can still fall within the New York cheesecake tradition.

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