Korean Momma has ruined Basque cheesecakes for me but in the best way possible. Every time I try a Basque cheesecake from elsewhere, I hope it will be as rich, creamy, and silky as the ones from Korean Momma, but am always left with disappointment! Korean Momma has set the bar very high. The cheesecakes are great for parties and entertaining, but sometimes I keep an eye out for a fun flavor and just get it to try. Nothing beats the OG burnt flavor though, which has just the perfect touch of saltiness to complement the tangy cheese flavor and balance out the sweetness of the cake. I also love the graham cracker crust which gets so caramelized, crispy, and almost a little smoky. For gluten free friends out there, you can also get the cheesecakes without the crust. I'm so happy that they've now partnered with Darling which serves their gluten free cheesecake on their menu, but it's always worth signing up for one of the weekend drops to chat with Duly and his whole team. read more

I was super excited to try the basque cheesecake! Placed an order on the website and pick up instructions were sent closer to the day. When we picked up the cheesecake, we also received a sample of the mango lassi cheesecake. The mango lassi cheesecake set the bar high. It was delicious, not too sweet but rich and creamy. The mango lassi flavor was also spot on - 5 stars. Unfortunately the basque cheesecake we had was not as good. There were parts of the cheesecake that was quite salty, not sure if this was intentional? We did enjoy the parts of the cheesecake that was not salty tho! Perhaps we got a bad batch. I would try other flavors in the future since the sample one we had was soo good, but I would skip the OG basque cheesecake. read more

Amazing cheesecake! My friend brought me the basque cheesecake and I had no idea how special it would be. This is no ordinary cheesecake. It's the best. Already planning to order it again! read more

I was over a friend's playing board games and they brought out some desserts that they needed help to finish before going on a trip, one of which was a cheesecake. It was my first time having and learning about the existence of Basque Cheesecake. It was an OG Burnt and it was amazing. It's firm and dense on the outside, light, soft and silky on the inside, a caramelised top and nice crunchy graham base. Duly is really nice. He has drop dates 1-3 times each month and does special orders case by case. Before ordering one for my birthday, among the million and one questions I had, I inquired if he sells slices as I didn't want to commit to a flavor without trying it first. And don't get me wrong, The OG Burnt is a great when-in-doubt choice. He does not sell slices but has limited samples of a few flavors at each drop date. The consistency of the texture is the same in all the cakes. Each flavor is inspired by a drink. I'm hoping he experiences Ube Milk Tea very soon :'). Here's what I've tried so far: Borim's Matcha - I went with this one for my birthday. The matcha is perfectly balanced with the cream cheese, it's not too matcha-y but not muted. Black Tea Honey - this one was nostalgic as it reminds me of how my mom makes her tea (Yellow Label Lipton tea with condensed milk) The regular sizes are about 5" and about 2" high at the edges. read more

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tl;dr my goodness, order this cheesecake as soon as you can! I came to know about Korean Momma from a friend who had bought an OG Burnt Cheesecake earlier in the week. He was so kind to share some, and from the first bite, I knew I had to get my own ASAP! Fast forward one week: I place an order on the Korean Momma website, and on the next Saturday I show up at Shojo for pickup. I'm immediately greeted by Duly (the owner and creator) himself, and he is so kind! He offered me a Vietnamese Coffee Cheesecake sample, which was delicious. We chatted for a few minutes longer as he told me more about the story behind Korean Momma: for more details, I would strongly recommended Episode 8 of the Seoulful Productions podcast, which features Duly himself talking about Korean Momma! But I want to focus on the main reason I'm writing this review: the OG Burnt Cheesecake is hands down my favorite slice of cheesecake. I'm anyways a basque cheesecake fan, but this one's perfectly creamy center and bottom crust make it unlike any other I've had (and I've had many!). Every part of it is so well crafted, and it's clear that Duly has put in extraordinary effort to make this amazing. Since my first visit, I've already ordered twice more, including for my family (though I took a "tax" of sorts before I gave it to them...). Please - if you're anywhere near Cambridge, try this out! read more

Korean Momma - OG Burnt Cheesecake from Korean Momma - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The texture is super creamy and rich. My partner surprised me with one and it was an amazing gift. Duly is a kind person and he even gave us a few samples to try! It is a grab and go situation since you have to order in advance then pick up, and it was super quick. I highly recommend ordering cheesecake from here! read more

Korean Momma - Original Basque Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Basque cheesecakes are my go to dessert and this one rivals ones I've had at Michelin restaurants. I've tried a bunch of different flavors and they all have the same gooey center + caramelized crust. My favorite is the OG burnt- it's slightly savory which helps balance out the sweetness and is perfect with coffee. Am excited to try the super sized one for my partner's upcoming birthday :) read more

These are the best and most unique cheesecakes that I have ever eaten, and Duly is a kind and awesome human. I highly recommend the Vietnamese Coffee and the OG Burnt, and the specialty flavors of ube as well as durian were also delicious! It's a super easy ordering and pickup experience, there are often fun samples to try, the fillings are always perfectly creamy and the crust pairs perfectly, and Duly is always dreaming up delectable, one-of-a-kind flavors. If I could afford to, I would try every cake Duly makes, with lots of repeat orders! read more

Korean Momma - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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korean momma is my go to basque cheesecake, so creamy and yummy!!! my favorite is their thai tea cake!

This is a really well made cheesecake. We ordered the burnt OG after I saw an instagram reel about it. My partner went to pick it up today in Cambridge. He said the seller was very hospitable and they had a nice conversation. Order a week or so ahead and you'll receive a text for pick up location. read more

Found this local pop-up when searching for a birthday cake for my dad. It wasn't available for his birthday but I still wanted to try the cake(you don't need a special occasion to enjoy cake) so ordered for the next available date(2 weeks later). It was well worth the wait. The OG cheesecake was well executed. The crust is super yummy and buttery and caramelized. The "burnt" top was akin to a crème brûlée. I thought the inside was a little undercooked but if you like a really gooey cheesecake you'll love this. Duly, the owner, was really friendly and passionate. He had hojicha and matcha cheesecake samples slices when picking up. I'm keen to try some of the other delicious sounding flavours. I'm not familiar with the cheesecake market and pricing but it was $38 for a medium sized cheesecake which seemed on the higher end. read more

I have now tried 5 cakes from Korean Momma. These cheesecakes are truly the best in the business. Duly Lee, the independant owner of the cakes, creates beautiful burnt basque cheesecakes that he's perfected over time. They're creamy on the inside, firm on the outside, with a beautiful double-baked crust. You can order online and you have to pre-order cakes because he only makes 30 a week! After you order, he sends you instructions on where/how to pick them up. He has so many different flavors, all mirroring different drinks. So far I've had the OG Burnt, Matcha, Hojicha, Vietnamese Coffee, and Peach. I kid you not, you cannot go wrong with any flavor. Go support him! read more

The OG cheesecake is so good. It has just the right flavor. Not too soft, not too strongly flavored. The packaging is super home-y and local. Duly is also super nice. We got a sample piece to try as well. -- forgot to take a photo. It was gone before we realized it... read more