At first glance it might seem that making a cheesecake is a daunting process, since there are so many steps, but each one is actually quite simple. Once you understand the concept of putting a cheesecake together, it becomes much easier. Every year, I prepare two separate cheesecakes for Shavuot; the first is a baked cheesecake that Grandma Esther used to make, and the second is a cold, no-bake creamy cheesecake. Some years, though, I like to prepare something more modern and interesting.
