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Vegan cheesecake may sound like an oximoron but when you taste this delicious, healthy rasberry and lemon recipe from plant-based cook Niomi Smart, you'll be a convert. 1. Blend all the base ...

When I got married in 2008, one of my future brothers-in-law was working as a pastry chef, so naturally we asked him to do our wedding cakes. But instead of one of those teetering towers of white ...

1. For swirl, heap berries, sugar and zest in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Cook until berries collapse, about five minutes. Press through a medium-mesh sieve; discard seeds. Chill. 2. For ...

I’ve made cheesecake before, I said. This is old hat, I said. We’ll just make it pretty and tasty, red for Valentine’s Day, and be done with it. One recipe and out. Simple, I said. I’ll get a ...

This cheesecake is creamy and rich but, somehow, not heavy. Once you start eating it, you can't stop. Technique tip: If you don't have a springform pan, you can still make this cheesecake. Use a ...

Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps prevent the top from cracking. And if it does crack, no worries. The top is covered with a layer of lemon curd. You can use lemon curd from the store or ...

This one is for all you lemon and cheesecake fans out there. Not overly sweet, with just the right amount of tang, this dessert is a dream come true, from the crust to the filling. A rich lemon ...