Sometimes a dive into something delicious and decadent is the perfect antidote to the daily news. From its crumpled parchment crust to the swirl of two batters in a full-to-the-top springform pan this ...

Basque-style cheesecakes typically don’t have a crust, so omit it if you like. To dress it up, serve with buttered maple or honey plums: Sauté a few sliced plums in butter until they start to slump in ...

When ready to serve, remove cheesecake from tin and transfer on to a serving plate or cake stand. Peel off parchment paper around sides. Sprinkle over most of the crumble topping, dot over the ...