Montreal isn’t especially known for its cheesecake, which is surprising given the city’s abundance of delis and love of unpretentious, calorie-packed dishes. Still, a few local delis o specialize in a dense, rich, sharp cheesecake that is unique to Montreal. A classic “Montreal-style” cheesecake is usually crustless and topped with glazed berries and a biscuit crumble; mostly, though, it’s just a whole lot of dairy and sugar.
Beyond the delis serving up cakes in this homegrown style, there are a few patisseries and restaurants that offer stand-out takes on the dessert, from light and airy Japanese-style cheesecake to decked out, sugar-loaded mini cakes.
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