New York Cheesecake
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity cuts through cheesecake's richness.
Moscato
Moscato's sweetness complements the creamy texture.
Late Harvest Riesling (Off-Dry)
Late Harvest Riesling balances sweetness and acidity well.
Gewürztraminer (Off-Dry)
Off-Dry Gewürztraminer pairs with the dessert's creamy flavor.
Best cocktails with this
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/cream/chocolate — mirrors cheesecake, rich chocolate accent
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/cream/caramel — complements caramel or graham crust, lush pairing
Old Fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
cream/coffee/sweet — decadent, echoes creamy texture and coffee notes
Mason jar • Easy • 5 min
sweet/smoke/chocolate — toasty marshmallow and chocolate play with crust and filling
Old fashioned glass • Easy • 5 min
cream/coffee/sweet — light coffee bitterness cuts richness, very complementary
Espresso Martini Shot (Layered)
Shot Glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/coffee/sweet — espresso brightness balances richness, refreshing finish
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — citrus acidity cuts fat, refreshing contrast to dense cake