Comments on: Bake a New York Cheesecake for Shavuot

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:56:21 +0000

Hi Miriam,
Thank you, I googled white cheese and there were a few recipes of it being made with buttermilk. I think though I will follow your advice on what to use. The sour cream in cheesecloth reminds me of how my grandmother used to make laban out of yogurt.
Again thank you and be well 🙂

By: Miriam Kresh

Miriam Kresh — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:08:41 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Leslie, you can use cream cheese, or sour cream poured into a cheesecloth bag (improvised) and hung from your kitchen faucet to drip overnight. It will be thick and good to use for this recipe by morning.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:19:37 +0000

Hi,
I accidentally came across your recipe and was wondering if your “creamy white cheese” is ricotta or a totally different cheese. Can I find it here in the States and under what name or can I use ricotta or another cheese instead, and what kind ?
Thank you for taking the time to answer me 🙂

By: Miriam Kresh

Miriam Kresh — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:06:27 +0000

LOL…the oven I had at the time I photographed the cake had a wonky thermostat.

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:05:53 +0000

So, why is it burnt?

By: Maaya

Maaya — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:58:27 +0000

hey this cake looks so yummy. i love shavuot and all the cheese cakes especially. its a great holiday for those who love cheesecake