The article explores the origins of the New York cheesecake, tracing its roots to German immigrants and their kasekuchen in the mid-19th century. Initially made with cottage cheese, the dessert evolved in New York, particularly with the introduction of cream cheese in the early 1870s by dairyman William A. Lawrence. The article highlights the significance of Philadelphia-brand cream cheese in defining the New York cheesecake and mentions the personal story of Eileen's Special Cheesecake owners, who attribute their recipe's uniqueness to love and family heritage.
For many bakers still, it's what makes New York cheesecake New York.
Simply put, Philadelphia-brand cream cheese has always been a New York creation.
Their mother, Eileen Avezzano, first moved to New York from Philadelphia at age 18, following a dream of becoming a Rockette.
Like many New Yorkers, cheesecake came from somewhere else, only to undergo a bit of a transformation in the city.
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