Eli's Cheesecake

In 1980, Eli Schulman declared cheesecake would be the signature dessert for his legendary Chicago steakhouse, Eli's The Place for Steak. His unconventional fast and hot baking method resulted in the creation of "Chicago style" cheesecake: a beautiful caramelization on the outside and a creamy consistency on the inside, baked on an all-butter shortbread cookie crust.