Online Cooking Class - Classic New York Cheesecake for Beginners

What You’ll Do

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During this live and interactive online class with Chef Gustavo, you will learn how to make a classic New York cheesecake from scratch. Chef Gustavo will begin by teaching you how to make a buttery graham cracker crust. Then, you will learn how to prepare a foolproof filling that will transform into a supremely smooth and velvety cheesecake. While your cheesecake bakes, you will also learn how to make a mango glaze!


  • Cooking class is fully interactive.
  • Chef accompanies you throughout the entire process.
  • Ask as many questions as you want!
Details
  • Recipes Recipe links are sent in your booking confirmation.
  • Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability and can be delivered by your preferred local grocer with the link below.
  • Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
  • Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
  • Class Size
    Public class sizes are between 4 to 20 connections to provide an opportunity for all guests to participate and ask questions. Private classes can accommodate up to 498 guests.
  • Event Duration 75 minutes
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Gourmet, Pastry, Valentine's

Ingredients


Fresh or frozen mango pulp
Lime juice
Lemon juice, optional
Granulated sugar
Graham cracker crumbs
Unsalted butter
Full-fat cream cheese
Full-fat sour cream
Pure vanilla extract
Large eggs
Topping suggestions: Salted caramel, lemon curd, chocolate ganache, fresh fruit, whipped cream or raspberry sauce

Kitchen Equipment


Hand or stand mixer
Food processor
Measuring cups and spoons for wet and dry ingredients
Rubber spatula
Whisk
Four-inch mini springform pans
Scale
Medium saucepan

Meet your chef

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Latin American cuisine is what Chef Gustavo is all about. As the owner and executive chef of Rumba Café in Adams Morgan for 20 years, he understands this cuisine more than anything else. He draws his inspiration from his own travels through Latin America, the Caribbean, France, Spain and more. He studied at L’ Academie de Cuisine and is knowledgeable in French cuisine as well. He is available to teach classes in both English and Spanish.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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What You’ll Do

WRITER TO CREATE

During this live and interactive online class with Chef Gustavo, you will learn how to make a classic New York cheesecake from scratch. Chef Gustavo will begin by teaching you how to make a buttery graham cracker crust. Then, you will learn how to prepare a foolproof filling that will transform into a supremely smooth and velvety cheesecake. While your cheesecake bakes, you will also learn how to make a mango glaze!


  • Cooking class is fully interactive.
  • Chef accompanies you throughout the entire process.
  • Ask as many questions as you want!
Details
  • Recipes Recipe links are sent in your booking confirmation.
  • Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability and can be delivered by your preferred local grocer with the link below.
  • Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
  • Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
  • Class Size
    Public class sizes are between 4 to 20 connections to provide an opportunity for all guests to participate and ask questions. Private classes can accommodate up to 498 guests.
  • Event Duration 75 minutes
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Gourmet, Pastry, Valentine's

Ingredients


Fresh or frozen mango pulp
Lime juice
Lemon juice, optional
Granulated sugar
Graham cracker crumbs
Unsalted butter
Full-fat cream cheese
Full-fat sour cream
Pure vanilla extract
Large eggs
Topping suggestions: Salted caramel, lemon curd, chocolate ganache, fresh fruit, whipped cream or raspberry sauce

Kitchen Equipment


Hand or stand mixer
Food processor
Measuring cups and spoons for wet and dry ingredients
Rubber spatula
Whisk
Four-inch mini springform pans
Scale
Medium saucepan

Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Gustavo

Carina

Carina

17 Apr 2025

Our team had an incredible experience with Chef Gustavo. His teaching techniques are straightforward and easy to follow, making us excited to recreate the dishes we learned. Chef Gustavo infuses each dish with rich history, adding a unique touch that we will cherish. His kitchen is charming and ideal for small groups. We highly recommend Chef Gustavo’s classes and look forward to scheduling another team-building event soon.
Jose

Jose

06 Apr 2025

Chef Gustavo is great! He knows the history of the food as well as he knows about cooking it. It is wonderful!
jeffrey

jeffrey

10 Feb 2025

Food has been at the heart of the human experience for millennia. For as long as humans have gathered. food meant life or death for the community, and sharing food cemented the common bonds that eventually became society. Chef Gustavo uses this as a preamble for an evening with Peruvian cuisine. He spends time with each student discussing the ingredients and how to properly prepare them. When everything comes together with the proper flavors, temperatures, and presentation, it is a work of art you want to savor with your eyes before you start nibbling at the edges. But the Chef is not at all imposing. In fact, he is accommodating to everyone gathered around the table and respectful of their abilities and their backgrounds. There were seven of us and we all fit comfortably around the table. Everything was just right, and it was an enjoyable evening.