| It is said that the Greeks served it to the athletes | | | | They don't bake or cook their cheesecake. It's made |
| after the first Olympic Games. So, it's a good choice | | | | by mixing soft cheese, sugar cream and gelatin. The |
| for your Olympic and even your Super Bowl parties. | | | | mixture is chilled till it sets and served cold. |
| You can entertain your guests with everything that | | | | Sometimes, chocolate, Irish cream or raspberry is |
| you know about the history of cheesecake and why | | | | added for flavoring. |
| it's appropriate for athletes. | | | | Italian |
| Although the nutritional content varies, it is not | | | | Italian style is based on the old Roman cheesecakes, |
| unusual to see six grams of protein per slice. By | | | | which called for the use of honey, ricotta, flour and |
| comparison, a slice of Boston cream pie contains only | | | | bay leaves. The modern recipes uses sugar instead |
| two grams of protein per serving. If you're worried | | | | of honey, omit the bay leaves and add vanilla extract |
| about sugar or carbohydrates, cheesecakes can be | | | | for flavoring. |
| delicious without adding sugar or using flour. | | | | French |
| Of course, it's really difficult to make them at home, | | | | Neufchatel cheese provides the flavoring for the |
| even if you're an excellent chef. It's easier and | | | | French style. It's appealing to some, but not to |
| actually more economical to order one and have it | | | | others, as the taste is stronger and vaguely |
| delivered in time for the party. | | | | reminiscent of mushrooms. |
| Do you find the different varieties confusing? Here's | | | | In the US, the equivalent of Neufchatel is known as |
| a quick rundown. The most popular cheesecakes in | | | | "Farmer's cheese". You are likely to see some |
| America are New York style. This recipe combines | | | | varieties, such as Pennsylvania Dutch, that list this |
| heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks for | | | | ingredient, instead of cream cheese. |
| added richness and a smooth consistency. Cottage | | | | Added Flavors |
| cheese is sometimes added and lemon is often used | | | | Fruits, nuts and chocolate slivers are often used as |
| for flavoring. True NY style has no crust. The outer | | | | toppings, as well as the more traditional sour cream |
| edges are baked to a light golden brown, the interior | | | | topping that many of us are used to. Other |
| is light and creamy. Only a hint of lemon is added for | | | | flavorings, such as pumpkin and spice can be added |
| flavoring. | | | | to the cake itself. |
| British and Australian | | | | |