The Best Classic Cheesecake Recipe from The Food Charlatan. Making a Classic Cheesecake Recipe at home is totally doable, and pretty easy once you know these tips and tricks! This New York style cheesecake is rich, creamy, and smooth. It is tall and decadent! It's easy to make! And it has amazing flavor from a secret ingredient that makes it the best cheesecake you'll ever have! You don't even need to use a water bath. This cake is perfect for the holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas!