Are you in the mood for a lighter, lovelier bake? Meet the French Cheesecake, a sophisticated cousin to the New York classic. Its brilliant secret is a light meringue gently folded into the cream cheese batter, which bakes up like a golden soufflé. The texture is impossibly airy, creamy, and melts in your mouth. It's a true show-stopper, and this recipe is your key to a flawless finish. Get ready to bake the talk of the town!

Whip up a batch of bright, zesty, and tangy homemade lemon curd. This sunshine-yellow topping is velvety smooth and provides the perfect, refreshing contrast to a rich cheesecake. My goodness, this is a real humdinger. If you find a rich dessert needs a little "zip," this is your secret weapon. It’s pure, bright sunshine. This recipe uses whole eggs and extra yolks, which is the secret to a curd that's rich and creamy, not "eggy." What You'll Need: 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice  (that's about 2-3...

Learn to make a buttery, rich, homemade salted caramel sauce from scratch. This golden, liquid treasure is the perfect sweet-and-salty complement to a creamy, dreamy cheesecake. Now, this one is for when you really want to show you're cookin' with gas. Making caramel from scratch can feel like a bit of a high-wire act, but just keep your eyes on the pot and you'll be rewarded with a sauce so delicious, you'll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. The little kiss of salt is what makes it so...