Cheesecake, the US-educated sister of the wedding cake

I met Ioana and Mirela to tell me about the cheesecake and the wedding cake, for a hot tea, convinced that it is not just a banal business meeting. I recognized Mirela from this winter, when she worked in an event room I collaborated with. When he called me to tell me he was busy with a new project, I was very happy and, after a «healthy» referral, we managed to get not two, but three girls to agree.

Ioana is a warm and energetic presence. I had the impression that I had known her for a long time and I couldn’t get rid of this idea until the end of our meeting. It’s easy to make you feel at ease, even when you tell her you don’t know exactly what projects to include. Overall, this is the biggest problem I’ve faced lately. I know a lot of people, most of them are amazing at what I do, but I don’t have (and wasn’t planning on having) that many events that would allow me to use them all.

However, I know that cheesecake replacing the wedding cake is a great idea. Because the cake wrapped in sugar paste is hard, and by itself, and in a figurative sense. Because it is usually accompanied by other sugar paste decorations which, even if they make it look a certain way, do not awaken any papillary joy in us. Because the classic cake is cut hard and uneven. And because I’ve been waiting for an alternative for a long time, other than Pavlova. The cheesecake is to my taste. An easy, 100% edible cake that manages to maintain the shape of a cake even after being cut.

Below I’ll let Ioana, the founder of Cheesecake Romania, tell you more about what she does, how and why.

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History of the cheesecake

Before reaching New York in search of perfection, cheesecake was served to athletes at the first Olympics in ancient Greece. Then around 1000 it arrived in Western Europe, Italy and England. Thanks to immigrants, at the end of the 19th century, New York enjoyed this delicious dessert.

Since then the cheesecake has undergone many changes, even coming to «wear» the festive wedding dress or other important events in our life.

Cheesecake is the kind of dessert that wins you over from the first spoonful. Cheesecake is a cake that can easily become your favorite, but also that of your wedding guests.

Cheesecake is a very inspired alternative to the wedding cake for newlyweds who desire: a creamy and light texture, a mix of flavours, a natural covering and a cake to be eaten whole. Although this dessert may seem limited, it is possible to associate it with a variety of flavors and natural decorations, which place it on the same level as any other traditional dessert.

While often «simple is best», cheesecakes don’t have to be plain, there are dozens of delicious and varied toppings.

Cheesecake decoration

Since cheesecakes are not covered in icing or marzipan, like traditional cakes, decorating them requires more creativity and innovation.

Here are some fantastic ideas for decorating the wedding dessert in the form of a cheesecake:

-with fresh flowers– whether at the top, in bouquets, at the bottom, or on the sides as decorative accents or even crystallized flowers

-with fruit syrup

-Nuces, peanuts, almonds. The peanuts and walnuts will contrast with the dense, smooth texture of the cake and enhance its complexity. The decorator can also create a design using chopped walnuts or hazelnuts.

Your wedding color scheme

Emphasize the color scheme of the wedding by choosing fruits that have the same colors. A summer wedding that uses red as the main color may include fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, cherries, cranberries or strawberries. For a decorative scheme that will attract all eyes, you can use a variety of brightly colored fruits such as: pineapple, kiwi, blueberries or apricots.

If you really like chocolate, using it is a way to create unique and interesting patterns on a cheesecake, without using butter or dark cream, which are usually not compatible with the aroma and texture of this dessert.

Desserts can add color and flavor to a cheesecake. They adapt best to traditional and simple flavors.

Cheesecake can take many forms:

1. Torto Wedding or festive anniversary

2. Dessert corner

3. Marriage testimonials

At Cheesecake Romania You can find unique creations. Delicate floral combinations, fruit, nuts, peanuts or almonds are enhanced on the white of a real cheesecake.

About Cheesecake Romania – The only Romanian brand that has decided to raise cheesecake to the rank of art. Ioana Oncioiu, the co-founder of this brand, decided to develop this business, after an experience in the Horeca sector.

The photos in the article are provided by Cheesecake Romania.