"Cream cheese is a staple in cheesecake, and you will also find other types of cheesecake made with farmer's cheese (quark) and ricotta. However, that's far from the only type of dairy you can add. For a tangy and tart take on classic cheesecake, try adding crumbled goat cheese to the filling. Goat cheese is a natural pairing for other sweet ingredients used in cheesecake, like honey, and its firm-but-soft consistency will do wonders for the creamy structure of the dessert."
"Goat cheese has a naturally funky flavor, which many people describe as being "goaty," though you shouldn't let this discourage you when deciding how to integrate it into your cheesecake recipe. Pairing it with ingredients that balance this unique flavor profile, like honey and lemon, is important. You can also give your dessert a savory spin by adding a bit of dried thyme to the pie crust and swapping out the traditional graham cracker crust for one made with more neutral-tasting (rather than sweet) cookies-"
Cheesecake offers wide customization through ingredients in the batter or crust, allowing many unconventional flavor variations. Cheese choice strongly affects the taste and consistency of the dessert. Goat cheese can be crumbled into the filling to add tang, tartness, and a firm-but-soft texture that enhances creaminess. Equal parts goat and cream cheese produce a dominant, funky goat flavor, while using less or a less aged variety yields a milder, more classic profile. Pairing goat cheese with sweet flavors like honey and lemon balances its funkiness. A savory twist can be achieved by adding dried thyme to the crust or using neutral shortbread instead of sweet graham crackers.
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