Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Cheesecake

Today all I am going to do is tempt with this photo. That’s right, no recipe. (Insert evil laugh.) Just trust me …it’s worth the wait. I know I am heartless baker. How dare I post a cheesecake with a tart cherry topping and no recipe? Did I mention this is a New York style cheesecake with no annoying bottom crust? Yeah, no graham crackers here baby!

The cheesecake before you is rich, creamy and has a hint of vanilla. Did I mention the missing graham cracker crust? I like my cheesecake sans the crust. I’m in it for the artery clogging, stroke inducing, and sugar high that is classic cheesecake.

I rarely have cheesecake because I would rather live a long and healthy life. Therefore, when I do make or have a slice of cheesecake, I don’t want or need graham crackers to detract from it.

So please just hang on for a couple more days and I’ll show you the light that is classic New York style cheesecake …sans the crust or “a la Gigi Cakes”.

27 comments:

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

That photograph certainly IS tempting - WOW!!! Can't wait to see your recipe though :0)

slush said...

Evil, evil is right. Looks soooo good. Cant wait to see the recipe!

jasmine said...

You're mean.

((pout))

;)

j

Stef said...

Crust annoying? The bites with the crust are my favorite parts of the cheesecake. I do look forward to the recipe though. I'm sure I can make it with a crust! :)

steph- whisk/spoon said...

oh delicious! cherries make the best chessecake topping!

Allison said...

Cheeeeeeeeeessseeeecake, will you marry me??
Please?
I want to take a bite out of it. And then another.
Wahaha I like my cheesecake crustless, too. =)

Silvia - Magnolia Wedding Planner said...

Yes for sure you are heartless this morning :-P
It looks so delicious this cheescake that I really wait for the recipe! Just the fact that there is craker bottom to do is a dream!
I have faith and wait!
Silvia

Katie said...

Drool...that looks divine! You are so cruel to tempt us and not give us the recipe. Sour cherry compote! - can't wait.

grace said...

a crustless cheesecake? i'm dumbfounded!

i believe you've succeeded in keeping your loyal readers on the edges of their seats. :)

Mari said...

That's one serious cheesecake, Gigi! I'm also loving your black retro cake stand, it's the shizzle!

Brilynn said...

That looks awesome and I love your cake stand!

Sheltie Girl said...

Not the evil laugh...please say it's not so. I can't wait to see your recipe on this...it looks so scrumptious.

Sheltie Girl @ Gluten A Go go

Deborah said...

Although I do enjoy the crust, this cheesecake looks amazing and I can't wait for the recipe!

BellaLovesPink said...

Oh my! I could eat my hand right now just looking at that. And the pretty cake stand too! Meanie!

How To Eat A Cupcake said...

Oh man I love a slightly salty graham cracker crust when I eat cheesecake! That topping looks awesome though!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Can't wait!
I'll put the coffee on.

Mama Mia said...

mmmmmmm. I wanna slice of that... actually I want the whole thing.

Cookie baker Lynn said...

Oh my gosh, that is a gorgous cheesecake! Thank you for not posting a recipe. Then I can't be tempted to make it (and it eat) myself!

test it comm said...

That cheesecake looks so good with the cherry sauce topping. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts!

Patricia Scarpin said...

Gigi, maybe you won't believe me, but I have never made a cheesecake myself!
This looks gloriously good, I'm inspired!

LyB said...

I am loving the black cake stand, so chic! I cannot wait for the recipe, I looooooove cheesecake!

Rosie said...

Oh my this is one great cheesecake and I just love your stand :)

Rosie x

Maria♥ said...

Gigi, OMG what a stunner of a cheesecake. I can't wait for the recipe, don't keep us waiting too long..hehehe

Maria
x

Cakespy said...

A mystery shrouded in an enigma. I will keep the photo in an open window until you tell me more!

marae said...

that photo looks SO yummy....i can't wait to see the recipe.

Helene said...

I am content with just the picture :)
Gorgeous!

eatme_delicious said...

What! You're crazy. I LOVE graham cracker crusts. I'm always disappointed when the crust is too thin. Your cheesecake looks really delicious and it's on such a cute cake stand!