Tyler is on the trail of the Ultimate Cheesecake. He starts in NYC at Taste. Then it's off to Scaturchio's famous pastry shop in Naples for some Pastiera. After returning to his NYC kitchen, Tyler creates his own Ultimate Cheesecake.
In New York City, Junior's is a name synonymous with cheesecake. This famed Brooklyn restaurant, opened by Harry Rosen in 1950, is now in the hands of his grandson, Alan. Alan has stuck to his grandfather's original recipe while expanding the cheesecake menu with creative combinations and modern flavors. Alan thinks that his cheesecake chops have landed him on the Food Network, and he's really excited to show off his creativity and his new Junior's location in the heart of Times Square. Of course, he has no clue that Bobby Flay will be part of the festivities. Will Bobby be able to turn the tide on 57 years of cheesecake dominance, or will Alan show why he's the big cheese? It's a big-time bake-off with a sweet finish, on this Cheesecake Throwdown.
Alton helps discover the secrets of cream cheese and its alter-ego mascarpone. Conquer crumb crusts, buy into some pans, and produce both savory and sweet cheesecakes without a crack in sight.