Low-fat cream cheese or light cream will result in a chalky mouthfeel. There is only one trick to a Basque cheesecake—knowing when it’s done. Remove it from the oven while it’s still ...

The crust is not mandatory -- which is good, because neither Japanese nor Basque cheesecake has it. They're also both typically served without toppings, allowing the flavorful desserts to speak ...

It is, I should say, very easy to make. There’s no crust, it’s just a wodge of tangy cheesecake that, although burnt on top, is only barely set in the middle. The hard thing is learning to ...

Back at home, I set about making a similar Basque-style cheesecake. I am used to keeping an eagle eye on progress, to ensure not a freckle of brown appears on my cheesecake's surface. It took six ...