ADDITIONS TO CHEESECAKE
Vary the flavor of the crust by adding:
- Finely ground toasted nuts
- Spices such as ground cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and ginger
- Gingersnaps or chocolate wafer cookies instead of graham crackers
Fold into plain cheesecake batter:
- Fresh berries rolled in sugar
- Liquor-soaked chopped dried fruit or minced crystallized ginger
Flavor batters with:
- French Praline
- Cocoa or instant coffee powder
- Finely grated citrus zest
- Liquors or liqueurs
Marble them with:
- Lemon Curd or Lime Curd
- Jams or preserves
Top baked cheesecakes with:
- Bittersweet Chocolate Glaze
- Lemon Curd or Lime Curd
- Salted Caramel Sauce
- Fresh fruit
- Preserves