Cheesecake Baking Class in Singapore – Learn traditional Baking Methods
When you think of cheesecake, thoughts of fluffy, creamy filling with notes of sugar and fruit come to mind.
Many people believe that cheesecake comes from New York; this, in fact, is not true.
Cheesecake is an ancient dessert with European roots that became popular in America around the 18th century.
It is thought that cheesecake originated in Greece around 2,000 B.C.
The cheesecake was viewed as a form of history, and athletes would eat it before the Olympic Games.
Greeks also served cheesecake at weddings. The cheesecake of ancient times was far simpler than the complicated recipes that we see today.
The ingredients consisted of flour, wheat, honey and cheese.
When the Romans conquered Greece, they acquired the cheesecake recipe and spread it throughout Europe as they expanded their empire.
The cake remained in a simplistic form, yet it began to take on different cultural flavours and shapes.
When the cheesecake made it over to the states, it began to take the form of how we know cheesecake as it is today.
Cream cheese was an American addition to the recipe along with the removal of the strong yeast flavours.
These two additions to the recipe created a sweeter cake and were the roots of how we interpret cheesecake in its current form.
The people of New York were especially fond of cheesecake, and it became available in virtually every market and restaurant.
Arnold Reuben, who is better known for his sandwich, created what is now renowned as the classic New York cheesecake.
Traditional Cheesecake
Cheesecake is traditionally known to have a main thick layer of soft and fresh cheese, eggs and sugar.
The crust is usually a crumble of cookies, graham crackers, or a pastry.
Cheesecake can be served plain but has adopted a variety of toppings including fresh fruits, flavoured syrups, chocolate and sometimes nuts.
The cake itself comes in a variety of flavours such as chocolate, pumpkin, key lime, or strawberry.
When we think of cheesecake, we usually do not believe in Asian culture.
However, modern Asian chefs and restaurants have brought in the worldwide dessert and put a twist into it of their own.
Green tea cheesecakes utilise matcha powder to give them a distinctive tea flavour.
Fruits, such as lychee or mango, are often seen topping Asian-inspired cakes.
The cake itself is lighter in and fluffier in texture.
Asian cheesecakes are considerably less sweet than the American version.
Japanese cheesecake is velvety and smooth, and resembles the shape of a loaf of bread.
It is not an easy recipe to conquer yet is a big hit among Asian cheesecake enthusiasts.
When enrolling in our cheesecake baking class, we will teach you the basics of how to make the best possible cheesecake.
We will focus on the non-traditional modern flavours of Asian-inspired cheesecakes by using the techniques of the region.
We will also accomplish this by focusing on the region’s native fruits and flavours.
Enrol today for a once-in-a-lifetime cooking opportunity.
Learn how to make these yummy cheesecakes today.
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