Best for Fruit Lovers: Mango cheesecake from Something To Go
$8 per slice, $30 for a 500g cake
If you’re a fan of crisp-based cheesecakes, this is just the ticket. Not only do you get a satisfying crunch and welcome contrast with the super moist and smooth cheesy filling (there’s Philly cream cheese and sour cream in there), the subtle mango flavor is a pleasant surprise and doesn’t overwhelm the natural tartness of the cheese.
Best for Traditionalists: Marble cheesecake from Classic Cakes
From $4.80 per slice, from $45 for a 1kg cake
Chef and owner Charles Quek sure knows how to make ’em. Both the blueberry and American are commendable efforts, but it’s the marble rendition that makes us weak in the knees. Instead of the usual digestive biscuit base, there’s a light chocolate sponge cake in its place that plays off the rich cocoa flavor and scrumptiously smooth and tangy cheese filling wonderfully.
Best for the Adventurous: Pumpkin cheesecake from Hummerstons
$10.90 per slice
We won’t bore you with all the details about what goes into making this baby, although we will tell you it has something to do with slow-roasted pumpkins and a crisp, homemade rosemary-scented base. The result is an incredibly dense and satisfying slice of nirvana (that reminds us of Thanksgiving). Certainly explains why it’s on the expensive side of things. Is it worth it? Abso-bloody-lutely.
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Best for Chocoholics: Maltesers cheesecake from 1-Caramel Dessert Boutique
$6 for mini cake, $85 for an 8 inch cake
You’ll need an extra session at the gym to work this off. Start with a coffee crumb base, top that with Horlicks-cheese filling, spread on a luscious Valrhona Manjari 64% cocoa ganache, and stud with Maltesers (who can say no to chocolate-covered balls?). It’s as sinful as it sounds, but so worth the calories.
Best for Lightweights: Berry cheesecake from Shira’s Choice
$4 per slice, $28 for 700g cake
At this month-old bakery, Shira makes all her goodies from scratch and to order. The fluffiness of the cake and Cointreau-spiked mixed berry compote make for a dangerous combination-you face the very real danger of inhaling two or even three slices in one sitting. Or maybe we’re just greedy when something’s this good, and affordable to boot.
