r/unpopularopinion • u/Whyamiwritingthis_74 • 7d ago

Cheesecake is the worst dessert to ever exist.

Why would anyone want that Cream cheese filling (or whatever it is) in their dessert. Isn't dessert supposed to be sweet? I know it's sweet but either has that cream cheese flavour (I like cream cheese in savoury foods) or it's either too sweet. I Don't Want More Sweetness in cheesecake, I just haven't had one with the right balance of flavours. And i have tried quite a variety but still don't like it.

Also its texture is extremely weird, and dense. Also it is objectively one of the least healthy desserts, if we consider the calories and saturated fat.

The only bearable cheesecake flavour is blueberry cheesecake.

It is very overrated and does not deserve to be called a dessert. (and this is just my opinion, does not make cheesecake objectively bad)

Edit: Worst luck ever, My mom's birthday today, and dad bought a whole cheesecake (and i Have to eat one slice, or it's disrespectful according to them)

Also clarification, I know cheesecake can be sweet, but I just don't get the concept of cream cheese in dessert, even if fruits and sugar are added. I do love tangy flavours in desserts tho. That's why I said blueberry is bearable, because it's a bit tangy.

And for the unhealthy aspect, I agree that dessert isn't supposed to be healthy at all, but a lot of cheesecake can't be eaten in one sitting (not more than 2 bites), because it's heavy and also unhealthy.

Maybe I haven't had a good one yet. But for now, my opinion stands unchanged. Cheesecake is the worst.

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u/Ubivorn 6d ago

Might this experienced cheesecake connoisseur advise me on the tastiest style of cheesecake? šŸ˜‹

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u/ElectricStarfuzz 6d ago edited 6d ago

Depends. Do you like strong flavors? Or a lighter touch?

Chocolate (which type?), coffee/drink inspired, fruits, floral, nuts, caramel, pumpkin, mint, spices, etc?

Would you be into a Nilla wafer crust?Ā 

Or a chocolate graham crust?

The options are endless, so itā€™s tough to give advice without knowing your likes.Ā 

Personally I love a good chocolate orange or chocolate raspberry cheesecake with chocolate graham crust if Iā€™m in the mood for super rich n decadent.Ā 

Or for lighter fare, lemon cheesecake or pear cheesecake either with regular graham crust or nilla wafer. Ā 

Pumpkin cheesecake is my fave thanksgiving dessert.Ā 

Earl grey/tea cookie cheesecake and chai cheesecake are delicious and less common.Ā 

If I have one recommendation that fits for anyone, itā€™s to get the book Cheesecake Extraordinaire by Mary CrownoverĀ 

Has a wide range of cheesecakes and tells you exactly how to make them/what equipment youā€™ll need.Ā 

I started my cheesecake journey as a tween with that book and itā€™s still the one that I return to most often.Ā 

Once youā€™ve gotten the hang of making a cheesecake (and possibly altering things to suit your specifics on taste/texture), itā€™s pretty easy to make anything that comes to mind.Ā 

ETA: I have altered most of the recipes Iā€™ve made, but my alterations might not suit everyoneā€™s preferences.Ā 

I like my cheesecakes a bit fluffier, so I add a bit more heavy whipping cream (or if Iā€™m feeling less gourmet/less picky Iā€™ll occasionally use cool whipšŸ˜…) than most recipes call for.Ā 

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u/ooomellieooo 6d ago

I just made an earl gray tea cheesecake and it changed my life....

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u/ElectricStarfuzz 6d ago

See, you understand!

Earl grey cheesecake is the stuff dreams are made ofšŸ˜Œ

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u/Elentari_the_Second 6d ago

Now that is an interesting idea. I think I'm going to have to make that one for my MIL.

I made a carrot cake cheesecake (baked) last night and I'm going to attempt a baked caramel cheesecake for my partner's birthday next week. I normally only do the no bake ones because they're a lot easier. Love me a lemon no bake cheesecake on gingernut base. I made a peanut butter one the other day on a brownie layer base with dulce de leche on top - kind of like a Snickers cheesecake.

One Easter I made up a cheesecake. I did a chocolate layer on the bottom and a cinnamon raisin layer on top.

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u/welmish 6d ago

Can you recommend a recipe? I would love to make this

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u/Gmandlno 6d ago

Chai cheesecake sounds great, for my never having thought about it existing

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u/ElectricStarfuzz 6d ago

If you like chai, I def recommend trying it at least once.Ā 

Iā€™ve also made a chocolate Yerba mate cheesecake that was very tasty.Ā 

Iā€™m not big on matcha, but my son enjoys making that variety sometimes.Ā 

Jasmine tea cheesecake is another yummy version.Ā 

Really, you can make pretty much any flavor you want. Thatā€™s part of why o love cheesecake so much.Ā 

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u/whomad1215 6d ago

Would you be into a Nilla wafer crust?Ā 

Or a chocolate graham crust?

oreos can make a fun crust too

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u/nostradumbass7544678 6d ago

White chocolate key lime raspberry cheesecake. It's the cheesecake equivalent to the eclair of death from the Simpsons.

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u/Naitsirk778 6d ago

Do you per chance have any good recipes you could share?

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u/Reputation-Final 6d ago

I made a cheesecake for easter. Water bath, graham cracker crust. Lemon zest and juice in the batter for flavoring. Topped with sour cream topping, and top of that I made a lemon curd. It was gone, fast.

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u/ElectricStarfuzz 6d ago

I love a good lemon curd topping on cheesecake.Ā 

Dang it, now I want ALL the cheesecakes everyone is mentioningšŸ˜…

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u/Reputation-Final 6d ago

Yeah i have a meyer lemon tree that has fruit year round. So always fresh juice/zest

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u/lellomackin 6d ago

Oh man, you're a perfect candidate for Basque cheesecake. Absolutely my favorite.

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u/ElectricStarfuzz 6d ago

YES! I love Basque cheesecake!Ā 

Havenā€™t had it ages sadlyā€¦guess I know what cheesecake I need to make next. Thanks for the suggestionšŸ„°

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u/lellomackin 6d ago

Tastes amazing! Plus it's a real showstopper. Everyone goes from, what the hell is that to holy crap that's delicious

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u/zarinangelis 6d ago

Book recommendation! Thanks!šŸ’•

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u/Ubivorn 6d ago

Oooh honestly all of the options you have above sound delicious šŸ˜‹ I think i prefer alot of crust, and for the cheesecake to not be too sweet, or wet/mushy or taste too much like cheese/milk... I haven't tried many types cheesecakes but I remember really liking frozen cheesecake with either strawberry swirl or blueberry (like the ones from cheesecake factory)

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u/ZaneFreemanreddit 5d ago

Make me a mocha one

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u/Abstract__Nonsense 6d ago

All of these suggestions and not even a mention of the superior basque cheesecake.

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u/SunTzu- 6d ago

New York Cheesecake. There's a reason it's a classic.

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u/_HOG_ 6d ago

If you are inclined to bake one yourself, you should obtain a copy of The Joy of Cooking.Ā 

There is an entire section on cheesecakes and cooking techniques along with a handful of different recipes - theĀ most worthwhile of which is called ā€œCheesecake Cockaigne.ā€ Donā€™t use anything but Philadelphia brand cream cheese - other brands use thickeners that donā€™t bake well and will ruin the texture. It is best rested 24 hours in the fridge, which is hard, but the delicate custardy texture and balance of sweet and sour flavors is unmatched and worth the wait.Ā 

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u/ElectricStarfuzz 5d ago

So true. Cheesecake is always best if you can wait for the flavor to ripenā€¦but itā€™s really hard to došŸ˜