What if you want to make a cheesecake long before a party? This is how far in advance you can make a cheesecake, from no-bake cheesecake to New York-style.

Even though cheesecake has “cake” in the name, by definition, it’s not really cake. Cake is generally defined as sweet, baked and made from a dough or batter. Cheesecake seems to fit more in the ...