There are a few differences that set a New York-style cheesecake and regular cheesecake apart.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eNew York cheesecake tends to be richer and denser than other types of cheesecake. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eNew York cheesecake is smooth, creamy, and sweet, and the crust is usually made from graham crackers.