Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook: 50 To-Die-For Recipes of New York-Style Cheesecake

by Alan Rosen, Beth Allen, Mark Ferri (Photographs)

Elevate your dessert game with Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook and discover the joy of creating these legendary cheesecakes in the comfort of your own home.For nearly six decades, cheesecake enthusiasts have flocked to Junior's restaurant in Brooklyn for their renowned, dreamy slices of cheesecake. Now you can bring that iconic flavor right into your own kitchen with Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook, featuring 50 irresistible recipes that are guaranteed to please!With every slice, you’ll savor the rich history and love that has made Junior’s a cherished name in cheesecake for generations. This photo-packed cookbook makes it easy to create a variety of delicious cheesecakes that your family and friends can enjoy.Key Authentic Recipes from a New York Alan Rosen, the grandson of the founder of Junior's, shares the treasured recipe for the Original New York Cheesecake―unchanged since 1950. Experience the rich, creamy texture and classic flavor that put Junior's on the map.Diverse and Decadent This cookbook goes beyond the traditional! Delight your taste buds with a mouthwatering variety of cheesecake flavors, including Banana Fudge, Lemon Coconut, Strawberry Parfait, Brownie Swirl, and so many more. Each recipe is designed to be both approachable and delectable, perfect for any home baker.Step-by-Step Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, the easy-to-follow instructions guide you through each recipe with confidence. Beautiful full-color photographs accompany each dish, ensuring your cheesecakes look as good as they taste.Tips and Techniques for Perfect Learn the secrets behind achieving the perfect cheesecake consistency, from crust to filling. With helpful tips on baking times, cooling methods, and serving suggestions, you'll be well-equipped to impress your friends and family.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

176 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Maria Stoddard · Rating 5 out of 5]

best cheesecake book ever

[MD Arif · Rating 5 out of 5]

★★★★★

Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook is a fantastic collection for anyone who loves rich, creamy New York-style cheesecake. The variety of recipes makes the book especially enjoyable, with plenty of tempting ideas to try whenever you want to make something truly special.

I loved how the cookbook captures the classic cheesecake experience while offering enough variety to keep things exciting. The recipes are inviting and inspiring, and the different flavor combinations make it difficult to choose which one to try first.

What I enjoyed most is that this cookbook makes cheesecake feel approachable while still celebrating the indulgent qualities that make this dessert so popular. Whether you are baking for family, entertaining guests, or simply treating yourself, there are plenty of delicious options to explore.

Overall, this is a delightful cookbook for cheesecake lovers. The beautiful selection of recipes, classic New York-style inspiration, and variety of flavors make it a wonderful addition to any dessert cookbook collection. Definitely a book I would happily return to whenever I am in the mood for a decadent homemade cheesecake!

[Tabitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the sort of book that is fun to check out more than once from the library to get ideas, try something new, or simply enjoy the pictures. Highlights include: a very nice table of how to diagnose and correct specific problems with baking cheesecake, their basic recipes, little boxes inset in the recipes with helpful tips and full chapters dedicated to special variations, such as a chapter on fruit cheesecake and another on chocolate cheesecakes.

I made the original with their sponge cake crust. The sponge cake crust is unusual and rather time consuming but worth trying once if you've never had it. I tend to favor crunchy crusts. The original cheesecake recipe is fabulous. My lowered star is due to the book not showing pictures for each recipe. This would have been especially nice with all the specialty cheesecakes.

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on cheesecakes from a renowned purveyor from New York. They know about which they speak. I rarely make cheesecakes but do enjoy them and the section on troubleshooting was very helpful. I also enjoyed the last section on small cheesecakes. Well worth reading.

[X · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and classic. Doesn't beat around the bush, has strong opinions on what is and isn't Junior's approach to cheesecakes and why that does or doesn't work for you.

I really appreciated the section on Cheesecake failures and how to fix them.

[Laurel L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of Junior's restaurant as a child, I was very happy to find this cookbook with some of their best cakes. The carrot cheesecake is amazing and frequently requested by my family who did not have the pleasure of experiencing Juniors in person.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great recipes.

[Jay Gesin · Rating 5 out of 5]

On Saturday, I made the strawberry cheesecake from this book. Superb! Little tricks for making classic cheesecake.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been using Junior’s cheesecake recipe for decades without fail. The tips and trouble shooting are excellent. Follow the recipe, and you’ll have a perfect NY style cheesecake every time.

[Eliane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have a few problems with this book. First, it uses American measures (cups) whereas I am in the UK so use weights. It really isn't easy to get the hang of a completely different system - volume versus weight. Second, it uses American ingredients - e.g. heavy cream, corn syrup. And lastly, I do get the feeling that some of the recipes are rather over-complicated with ingredients - artificial ones at that. Pictures are nice though.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got a lot of ideas and new techniques for cheesecake making from this book. Junior's does not use a graham cracker crust but rather a sponge cake one and all the cheesecake are baked in water baths to prevent cracking. However, since I am trying to eat healthy I didn't actually make any of the recipes so I will probably be checking this book out from the library again in the future.

[Marlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't tried anything from this book yet but after reading it I have found that it has what i was looking for. Techniques. Cheesecakes aren't the easiest things to get right but this book explains a whole new way of doing them, for me that is. I am so looking forward to trying whether they come out good or not.

[Connie Hayek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will admit to reading cookbooks just for the sake of reading them. This is an excellent cookbook in addition to being a good read. Pictures and interesting twists on the traditional cheesecake, including my now all-time favorite crust recipe.

[Thea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best dang cheesecake EVER!!!!!

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this after a Throwdown With Bobby Flay marathon...the cheesecake looked so so good and this cookbook definitely lived up to my expectations.

[Gina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake is fantastic!...been making my own vanilla sugar ever since!