Lindy's Cheesecake

 I don't know that the famous cheesecake recipe was ever 'lost' as the article from the Timesunion states. We have a late 80's version of Betty Crocker recipes that lists the cheesecake recipe in it. If it was lost, it's been found. There are no words I could use that would befit this wonderfully dense and famously creamy cheesecake. It has come to epitomize what cheesecake is and should be, specifically New York style, big and bold, like the city itself.
I am not a baker. I am a cook and with the exception of breads, I can't bake to save my life. However, I'm always optimistic when baking. I tell myself every time, how hard can it be? It's certainly more rigid than cooking but as long as you follow the directions it should be easy right? If only I was good at following directions...
All this being said, I attempted this behemoth for the Holidays. It's my mother's favorite and well, we all need to be spoiled sometimes.
I'm sure there are lessons to be learned (I am always looking to improve kitchen skills), but I was extremely pleased with this final result. It was everything I wanted it to be. The Holidays are special. The end of the year should be decadent. A well worth reward for a year's hard work.

And the recipe.....Lindy's Cheesecake