Individual New York Cheesecakes

The quintessential New York cheesecake is creamy and light-textured, with just a hint of an acidic bite from the sour cream. The recipe is simple, and baking them in individual molds eliminates all the potential problems of a cracked surface, especially since these are served upside down after they’re unmolded. I usually like to decorate the top with a single strawberry half or even a spoonful of a simple berry sauce—strained frozen raspberries cooked down with a little sugar and then coole