14 Types Of Cheesecake, Explained - Tasting Table
Briefly

Arnold Reuben, a Jewish-German immigrant, is credited with creating the New York-style cheesecake by replacing cheese in a cheese pie with curds, giving it a thick texture.
Chicago-style cheesecake, invented by Eli M. Schulman, is known for its fluffy texture, achieved by increasing the amount of cream cheese, contrasting with the dense New York-style.
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