Making Artisan Cheesecake: Expert Techniques for Classic and Creative Recipes - Includes Vegan, Gluten-Free & Nut-Free Recipes

**Make it a classic or make it your own- with this book, you can create virtually any cheesecake you can imagine.** Cheesecake is a classic, hugely popular dessert consisting of a mixture of soft cheese, egg, and sugar on a crust. There are many, many variations, from fruit-flavored cakes to cheesecake pops to versions with ricotta, quark, or goat cheese. And there are a variety of techniques for making a cheesecake successfully, including baking in a water bath and not baking at all, that can intimidate home cooks. Try your hand at mouthwatering recipes like: - Maple Macadamia Cheesecake - Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Honey & Lavender - Coffee-Toffee Cheesecake - Hot Chocolate Cheesecake - Mascarpone & Raspberry Cheesecake - Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake - Even savory flavors like Roasted Tomato with Parmesan Cheesecake __Making Artisan Cheesecake__ presents the classic and well-loved cheesecake in a new, adventurous, and modern way, and answers any questions about it that home cooks and bakers- foodies who love delicious classic desserts- might ask. In addition to sharing many variations, author Melanie Underwood teaches all the techniques behind building a range of different styles, and encourages readers to develop their own unique recipes. She also covers options for crusts, cheeses, and batters; baking techniques; how to keep the top from cracking; and the differences among various styles, including New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Italian, Brazilian, and Japanese. In addition to sharing 80 recipes for delicious and unique cheesecakes, including classic, modern, seasonally inspired, and no-bake versions, author and Institute of Culinary Education chef-instructor Melanie Underwood shares the techniques behind building a wide range of batters and crusts, crating decorative effects in batters, and foolproof baking methods, so you can create your own amazing recipes Making Artisan Cheesecake presents the dessert in a new, adventurous, and modern way, and answers any questions about it that home cooks, bakers, or foodies might ask. Includes vegan, gluten-free and nut-free recipes This new, adventurous, and modern take on the classic desert answers any questions that home cooks, bakers, or foodies might ask.