Delicious desserts and sweet treats have the power to invoke our fondest memories. My favorite nostalgic cheesecake memory involves love. My relationship with my partner started long distance so we weren’t always together for holidays. When we first started dating, to woo me, she ordered a strawberry cheesecake to be sent special delivery for Valentine’s Day. To commemorate our first one, we now celebrate Valentine’s Day with a slice of cheesecake every year. But for our special stay-at-home date nights, I’ve discovered the ease of making one at home with The Cheesecake Bible, Second Edition.
Authored by acclaimed baking instructor George Geary, The Cheesecake Bible, Second Edition: 300 Sweet and Savory Recipes For Cakes and More has arrived just in time for the holidays. But let’s face it, you don’t need a special reason to indulge in cheesecake. The definitive cheesecake lovers book is the ideal guide for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. It offers more than 300 hundred easy-to-follow recipes for delectable cheesecakes and cheesecake inspired desserts.
I know what you’re thinking. How many different ways can you make a cheesecake? The answer will surprise you—in a good way! Many cheesecake lovers will tell you that a great cookie crust is the secret to their delicious cheesecake. I’m not sure if the crust makes the cake, but it’s a great place to start. Butter cookies, chocolate or vegan chocolate cookies, gingersnap cookies or lemon cookies—the cookie crust recipes are endless. If you like a traditional graham cracker crust, not to worry. There’s a delicious, easy recipe to follow. There are even recipes for cheesecake treats, including cheesecake waffles, muffins, crêpes and cheesecake bars.
With an entire section devoted to toppings and sauces, you can discover you favorite signature flavor or two. Don’t feel left out if you’re vegan. The Cheesecake Bible offers several mouthwatering vegan options including, Blueberry Vegan, Maple Vegan and Creamy Island Rum Vegan cheesecakes. Cheesecake is not traditionally gluten-free, but in addition to vegan options, this book has something everyone. For those who wish to stay away from gluten, check out the Vanilla Cheesecake and Caramelized Banana Gluten-Free Cheesecake. Don’t have a sweet tooth? Try your hand at the savory, non-traditional flavors, including Smoked Salmon Cheesecake and Chipotle Cheesecake. And if you’re one of those avocado-obsessed millennials, there’s even an avocado cheesecake recipe that is unbelievably, delicious and perfect for your Instagram story.
The Cheesecake Bible, Second Edition also features beautifully curated pictures, extensive how-to instructions, sections on baking equipment, basic tips and techniques, a list of common ingredients and frequently asked questions from Geary’s baking classes. Author George Geary is a food journalist and the author of twelve other cookbooks. The baker’s must-have book is out October 31st and available online and in most major bookstores.
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