I have a co-worker whose favorite dessert is cheesecake. For his birthday, I made him this one from Ruth Reichl’s My Kitchen Year. This recipe is a classic; chocolate crust, cream cheese filling, and a sour cream top. This was a big hit with the work crowd as well as my son whom I took a piece home to. As with all cheesecakes, this takes planning ahead as it should chill over night. Also the oven has to be turned on which is not ideal for a summer dessert. But if you are looking for a classic cheesecake with good results I can recommend this one.

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