Ahead of National Cheesecake Day on July 30, Americans are choosing between classic and wild as bakeries roll out everything from no-frills slices to loaded, flavorful creations.

My mom’s cheesecake is not dense and heavy like most traditional cheesecakes, but light, fluffy and oh, so creamy. When I need comfort, simplicity and that feeling of home, I make mom’s ...

Many recipes for cheesecake have come to The New York Times over the years, but food editor Craig Claiborne’s version, first published in 1963, is arguably the most definitive: simple, rich and ...