This yuzu cheesecake is a beautiful way to celebrate this winter citrus. It take the traditional cheesecake and tops it with a silky smooth, tangy yuzu curd. A slice of spring to come. I’ve been making Japanese style cheesecakes for a while, so it’s nice to return to this classic cheesecake style for a change! […]...
Honey Cheesecake with Fall Fruit
Hello dear readers and happy fall! This honey cheesecake piled high with some of my favorite fruits of the season is my way of saying farewell fo summer. Apologies for my absence but has life suddenly gotten really, really busy again? Although the winter months are nearing, it feels like things are springing back to […]...
Chinese New Year Cotton Cheesecake (Year of the Rat)
The lunar new year is on January 25, and I’m celebrating the Year the Rat with some cheesecake. Namely, Japanese style cotton cheesecake adapted from Joanne Chang’s Pastry Love. Coincidentally, this recipe appeared in the New York Times around the time I was contemplating making it so maybe we were on the same wavelength! […]...
Happy Summer: Berry Tart with Cheesecake Pastry Cream
Coconut and Mango Yogurt Cheesecake
Now that it’s officially holiday season (no, I don’t have Christmas decorations up yet, but yes, my Halloween decorations are down), that means holiday vacation is almost here. Last year we made our first trip with Isabelle to Hong Kong for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately this holiday we’re staying in town, so Asia will have to […]...
Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and dog Max. 
