July 30 is National Cheesecake Day! Are you a no-bake lover or a New York fan?

July 30 is National Cheesecake Day. All you have to do to celebrate is to enjoy a slice, whether it's filled with Oreos and smothered with chocolate sauce or simply dressed with sour cream.

What's the difference between New York cheesecake and other cheesecakes?

A New York cheesecake is always baked with, according to America's Test Kitchen , a dark brown edge that slopes towards the center with a "luxurious, plush core that lingers on the palate like rich suede." If you're fully committed to celebrating National Cheesecake Day you can give their Foolproof New York Cheesecake recipe a try.

New York cheesecake is dense and creamy, compared to no-bake cheesecake which is silkier. Chicago-style cheesecake is also baked, according to Tasting Table , but requires about twice as much cream cheese.

Then, there's the realm of shocking variety offered at restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory where those lucky elite who can digest lactose can sample a Very Cherry Ghirardelli® Chocolate Cheesecake or even a Reese’s® Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake.

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How to make cheesecake:

For a straightforward, no-frills, no-bake cheesecake, look no further than this recipe at Azcentral . Before you start, make sure you have the following ingredients:

• Cream cheese
• Heavy cream
• Sour cream
• Powdered sugar
• Lemon juice
• Vanilla extract
• Graham crackers
• Granulated sugar
• Butter
• Parchment paper

Keep in mind that this recipe needs to be wrapped and chilled before eating.

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Where to find cheesecake in Indianapolis:

Don't have time to make your own cheesecake? Buy one instead.

• The Cheesecake Factory : 8701 Keystone Crossing Suite 4A
• The Cheesecake Lady : 305 W 42nd St.
• Leviathan Bakehouse : 1101 N College Ave.
• Gallery Bistro & Bar : 110 S Pennsylvania St. Suite B
• Grammy Sue's Cheesecake : 3635 W 16th St.
• The Cake Bake Shop : 6515 Carrollton Ave.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: July 30 is National Cheesecake Day! Are you a no-bake lover or a New York fan?