Creamy Cheesecake - New York-Style Kosher Cheesecake with Speculoos
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Creamy Cheesecake - New York-Style Kosher Cheesecake with Speculoos

As Shavuot approaches, I’m sharing this creamy cheesecake again—pure white and glossy. Easy and indulgent without breaking the calorie bank, with a speculoos crust and delicate lemon flavor, it’s always a hit at my house.

No-Bake Kosher Cheesecake
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No-Bake Kosher Cheesecake

As Shavuot approaches, I’m adding a new easy cheesecake here, the no-bake cheesecake. It features a cookie crust topped with a very fresh cream cheese layer, egg-free, and is a variation of the traditional Ashkenazi baked cheesecake. You’ll find this cake everywhere in Israel—here’s the recipe to make it at home.

Polish Cheesecake (KƤse Kuchen)
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Polish Cheesecake (KƤse Kuchen)

This kosher Polish cheesecake (KƤse kuchen), emblematic of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, is a true delight of sweetness and nostalgia. It’s one of those recipes you find in grandmothers’ recipe notebooks, in this case, Micheline’s. It stands tall with an airy texture, thanks to the beaten egg whites.