An old-fashioned German cheesecake was the request of Ann Gatz of Baltimore, who wrote: “I’ve been looking for years for one similar to the one made in a German bakery in my hometown in New Jersey. It ...

Rich, creamy, and packing a mouthful of luscious textures, cheesecake is one dessert that ranks high for foodies with a sweet tooth. When the craving surfaces, Americans typically think of the dense ...

To make German cheesecake, you need a special type of cheese called quark. In his hometown of Weissenhorn, Germany, Rene Barth could find quark at any grocery store. Not in Orange County. When he ...

Perched on San Francisco’s waterfront, Waterbar is known for its bay views and stellar seafood, but its decadent desserts are every bit as irresistible. That’s thanks to pastry chef Erica Land, who ...

Germany’s desserts are rich in flavor and tradition, balancing sweetness with heartwarming simplicity. Each recipe reflects the country’s love for quality ingredients, craftsmanship, and the joy of ...

Food writer Tamar Haspel recently joined The Washington Post staff to answer questions about all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat. Q: My son made a German cheesecake recipe that ...

Bubble-gum cheesecake? Gummi Bear or white chocolate pretzel cheesecake? Those are 3 of the 345 entries that didn`t take the top prize in a contest sponsored by Randy`s Cheesecakes, 4071 N. Elston Ave ...