Juniors Cheesecake Cookbook: 50 ToDieFor Recipes of New YorkStyle Cheesecake

For nearly six decades, cheesecake-lovers have made the pilgrimage to Juniors restaurant for legendary dreamy, creamy slices. But now you dont need to trek to Brooklyn for to-die-for cheesecake because you can whip up these cakes right in your own kitchen with the help of Juniors Cheesecake Cookbook.Alan Rosen, the grandson of Juniors founder, reveals the very recipe that made Juniors reputation -- the Original New York Cheesecake, unchanged since 1950. But thats just the start. Theres Banana Fudge, Lemon Coconut, Strawberry Parfait, Brownie Swirl cheesecake...well, you get the idea...50 fabulous reasons to indulge.The must-have book for everyone who thinks a slice of cheesecake is a taste of heaven! Cheesecake 101 -- a course-in-a-chapter. See how a little babying (a water bath, keeping cooling cakes out of drafts) goes a long way to ensuring crust and filling perfection. Includes a trouble-shooting chart, and wonderful garnish and flourish how-tos. Juniors Favorites -- the original, plain and wonderful, then mounded with fresh fruit, glistening with glaze, laden with crunch, swirled with chocolate, pumpkin, even peanut butter and jelly Reasons to Celebrate -- Cherry Heart, Easter Egg, Christmas Tree, Stars & Stripes...festive cheesecakes for every occasion Did somebody say chocolate? Triple Chocolate, Chocolate Marble, Chocolate Crunch, Candy Bar Explosion...need we say more? Little Fellas -- small in size, big in flavor, fast to make because theyre mostly all filling. Freezable too. (Juniors tip: Double the recipe, and defrost to enjoy any time!) Skyscrapers -- incredible cakes within cakes. Delicious homemade layer cakes (like devils food) hold extra creamy layers of cheesecake. Terrific inside tips and mouthwatering full-color photos throughout