topic Re: Juniors or David’s Cookies 🤔 in Kitchen

Juniors or David’s Cookies 🤔

Irmasdc — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:45:10 GMT

I thought Juniors cheesecakes were the end all be all and, the only one in his freezer at home. I'm now confused bc he now said David's cookies sent him the NY Style scratch cheesecake and bc of the way it felt on his tongue, that's the only one in his freezer. Wonder where all the Jrs went 🤔

Tina Verelli won pillsbury for pumpkin ravioli. Not cheesecake.

Anyone try either one of these & if so, which is better?

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colleena — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:51:05 GMT

@Irmasdc It's my understanding all the food vendors gift the hosts their products ahead of time so they know what they taste like & even though I really like David I think even he will say anything to make a sale.

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Irmasdc — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:54:18 GMT

@colleena You're correct. I just wish they would give a real review of it. I'd buy it based more on that than I would when "it's the only one I buy" is thrown in. Also, why buy it if they're getting samples probably daily. That's gotta be the biggest fridge ever..

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Etoile308 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:57:11 GMT

There are so many types of cheesecake. My feeling is that Junior's cheesecake is better than no cheesecake. It's far from my favorite. I do really like David's cheesecake. It's not gummy like some frozen cheesecakes and it has a graham cracker crust, my favorite crust.

I've ordered both the whole cheesecakes and the sliced. The sliced are really the way to go. So much easier to remove a few slices at a time.

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Lisamartha — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:02:30 GMT

In my opinion, having lived near the original Juniors store for years, you cannot beat a Juniors cheesecake!

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cjm61 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:03:12 GMT

@Irmasdc Honestly, I never buy food because of a hosts comments or the rolling of the eyes, or even the happy dance.

The hosts will never take a bite and say it is so-so or awful, or even "okay". I do purchase many food items from QVC but I base it on the product, if it is something we like to eat, and reviews. I just never buy because a host says that's all they eat or how delicious it is. It very well could be delicious but everything they sample is "amazing".

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Irmasdc — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:09:21 GMT

I've never tried either one so I'm going to need to make a decision soon. With holidays coming (and me not doing anything but wanting an excuse to order 🤣) I just don't know which cheesecake to get or to skip both and go straight to delicioso limoncello or the chocolate one.

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Tori3569 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:15:30 GMT

I worked near the Junior's in Bklyn for several years and have also been to the one in the city.

I love Junior's from the restaurants but have also sent it from QVC to my sister and brother in law who moved to Florida last year and missed it. They raved about sll 3..the holiday one I sent at Christmas, the strawberry I sent for Easter and the chocolate mousse I se t for their July birthdays. I've ordered David's once and it was good, but I wouldn't order it again (but their cookies are fantastic).

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Franell — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:39:10 GMT

Cheesecake is definitely different strokes for different folks. Some people like it light and some enjoy it heavier. Some like it made with ricotta and others cream cheese. Some like a specific crust and others like a topping. So when it comes to a matter of taste how can one person judge for all?

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Etoile308 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:43:54 GMT

I like Junior's cakes far more than their cheesecake. I did notice last time I was in Costco, so probably a month ago, they had small Junior cheekecakes. Not the traditional 8" they sometimes carry. These looked about 6". Didn't pay attention to the price since I knew I didn't have freezer space.

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Etoile308 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:46:35 GMT

@Franell wrote:
Cheesecake is definitely different strokes for different folks. Some people like it light and some enjoy it heavier. Some like it made with ricotta and others cream cheese. Some like a specific crust and others like a topping. So when it comes to a matter of taste how can one person judge for all?

@Franell, Exactly. Much like pizza. Too many different styles to settle on just one type.

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Janey2 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 02:21:09 GMT

Thanks everybody......now I have to go out tomorrow and get some Junior's, my favorite cake.

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msgb — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:18:04 GMT

I am partial to Eli's cheesecake.

But I must say I make cheesecake myself.

My husband requested this yr and last year that I make a chai cheesecake bars instead of a birthday cake for his birthday celebration. Most all loved it. There were a few ( like a brother) who do not care for cheesecake. (I made him chocolate oatmeal bars instead )!!

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Queen of shop — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:29:09 GMT

@Irmasdc Having had access to Juniors in Brooklyn my whole life, IMO, there is no better. I've had plenty of other cheesecakes in my life too. Even homemade ones. Nothing compares to Juniors.

Good luck and enjoy whatever you choose.

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DSD2 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:47:43 GMT

It's just a matter of taste, so to speak!

I've ordered both. Junior's white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is one of the best I've ever tasted (second only to homemade). I've ordered it several times over the years for special occasions. The chocolate cookie crust is heaven.

I prefer David's cookies to their cheesecake.

I hope you enjoy whatever you decide to purchase...

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Spacrazy — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:25:53 GMT

@Irmasdc: I enjoyed your post and I absolutely understand not needing an excuse to feed a craving for dessert. I don't buy cheesecake because they are so easy to make. You should give it a try. Now, I can tell you about the Delioso and they are amazing. My fav is tiramisu and I have only attempted to make this once but no more. I will buy this brand. My fam prefer the chocolate and limoncello.

Just enjoy everything !!

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Etoile308 — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:54:53 GMT

@Spacrazy, I was chuckling today during the Crème Brûlée presentation. The host went on and on about how no one makes Crème Brûlée it at home...it's so difficult. I thought really? Really? Five ingredients, five steps...to me the most difficult is separating egg yokes.

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KingstonMom — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:25:57 GMT

@Spacrazy

I agree about Deliscioso, they're SO good!

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wagirl — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:25:30 GMT

I just can't justify spending that kind of $$ on a cheesecake from ANYWHERE. I can make a pretty good one myself and will live many years without tasting one from New York or from Davids----I did try some from HSN once--gag, choke, cough--it was HORRIBLE !!!

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ruthbe — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:29:23 GMT

I can't justify either one...I live close to a Cheesecake factory restaurant...but I know that is not the case for everyone. I am fortunate.

On this one I am no help.

I have seen Cheesecake factory in Costco....FYI