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What supermarket sells London Cheesecake?

Posted 11th Apr 2019

We did some cat-sitting for one of my boyfriend's colleagues a couple of weeks ago and in his colleague's town there was only a Co-op where we could shop; when we went to do some shopping my boyfriend picked up a pack of Peacock Foods London Cheesecakes in there and didn't expect to find them so nice.

We do have a Co-op here too but it's a bit out of the way. I did a quick search and they should be in Aldi too? Anyone knows for sure? Aldi is a little closer at least.

Or does anyone know if I can source them online? Greggs does them but they don't have jam in them so they aren't as good. Thanks in advance

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11th Apr 2019

Do you mean a custard slice with name in? They are usually called Bavarian slices, the pound bakery or Sayers sell them.

11th Apr 2019

Ooh I love a London cheesecake. Must admit never seen them in supermarkets.

11th Apr 2019

While on the subject of cakes and pastries, does anyone know if any supermarkets still sell Manchester Tarts? Used to get them in Safeway but haven't seen them anywhere for years.

11th Apr 2019

AllyOxenFree11/04/2019 13:38
Do you mean a custard slice with name in? They are usually called Bavarian …Do you mean a custard slice with name in? They are usually called Bavarian slices, the pound bakery or Sayers sell them.

No, it's got coconut and jam and it's a pastry. I am Italian so not an expert in your cakes but I assume it's a London thing (my boyfriend was born and brought up in London but we live in Essex Now).

Thanks for the replies. I might look in the local Co-op then since I know for sure they sell them.

Edited by: "hearts22" 11th Apr 2019

11th Apr 2019

Aldi have always stocked this near me

11th Apr 2019

hearts2211/04/2019 13:55
...I might look in the local Co-op then since I know for sure they sell …...I might look in the local Co-op then since I know for sure they sell them.

That's the default merchant for the all the non-students' on this forum to benefit from thier 10% Coop NUS discount.

11th Apr 2019

DIY? - bbcgoodfood.com/rec…ake

11th Apr 2019

I’m a Londoner and didn’t know what a London cheesecake was until I saw your photo. Just know them as a pastry cheesecake.

11th Apr 2019

Aldi always have them but they’re not great. Greggs sell them - a bit pricey but very tasty. They do a version filled with fresh cream too.

Edited by: "captainbeaky" 11th Apr 2019

11th Apr 2019

Deceiving name

London Cheesecake

11th Apr 2019

I know you said supermarket but I'm sure Greggs sell them, or at least used to. Very underrated.

Damn... I can't resist... Off to Greggs I go.

11th Apr 2019

jaketheplumber11/04/2019 13:53
While on the subject of cakes and pastries, does anyone know if any …While on the subject of cakes and pastries, does anyone know if any supermarkets still sell Manchester Tarts? Used to get them in Safeway but haven't seen them anywhere for years.

Yes Greenhalghs the bakery sell them and also available in bigger Sainsbury’s

11th Apr 2019

Thanks for all the replies.

I do work in one of the biggest, if not the biggest, Sainsbury's in the UK and they don't sell them.

I might try making my own as I don't think they are too complicated but I just wanted to get the ones I know for sure he likes. He's quite fussy with food.

Edited by: "hearts22" 11th Apr 2019

11th Apr 2019

AllyOxenFree11th Apr
Yes Greenhalghs the bakery sell them and also available in bigger …Yes Greenhalghs the bakery sell them and also available in bigger Sainsbury’s

Thanks for that, there's a Sainsbury's quite close to me, will have a look next time I'm passing.

11th Apr 2019

AndyRoyd6 h, 35 m ago
That's the default merchant for the all the non-students' on this forum to …That's the default merchant for the all the non-students' on this forum to benefit from thier 10% Coop NUS discount.

I don't have a NUS card - I must be the only one on HUKD without one lol.

11th Apr 2019

hearts2211/04/2019 13:55
[Image] No, it's got coconut and jam and it's a pastry. I am Italian so …[Image] No, it's got coconut and jam and it's a pastry. I am Italian so not an expert in your cakes but I assume it's a London thing (my boyfriend was born and brought up in London but we live in Essex Now).Thanks for the replies. I might look in the local Co-op then since I know for sure they sell them.

wow, that looks really delicious. i grew up in london but i have never seen that cake before. i wondered why it was called a cheesecake as those white stuff on the top didn't look like cheese. are you sure it is called a cheese cake?
and that it has the name london in it?

i will pop into the co-op when i am next in london to see if i can get one.

Edited by: "mutley1" 11th Apr 2019

12th Apr 2019

mutley111/04/2019 21:33
wow, that looks really delicious. i grew up in london but i have never …wow, that looks really delicious. i grew up in london but i have never seen that cake before. i wondered why it was called a cheesecake as those white stuff on the top didn't look like cheese. are you sure it is called a cheese cake? and that it has the name london in it?i will pop into the co-op when i am next in london to see if i can get one.

Absolutely sure. I have had it as well and seen it in Greggs (but no jam) and we bought it in the Co-op like I said in my OP. This one is the one I am after.

adventuresofalondonkiwi.com/201…tml

No one really knows why they're called cheesecakes, but they are surely a London thing. My boyfriend is from the East End, so maybe that's where they are popular?

Edited by: "hearts22" 12th Apr 2019

12th Apr 2019

hearts222 h, 43 m ago
Absolutely sure. I have had it as well and seen it in Greggs (but no jam) …Absolutely sure. I have had it as well and seen it in Greggs (but no jam) and we bought it in the Co-op like I said in my OP. This one is the one I am after. https://www.adventuresofalondonkiwi.com/2013/01/a-foodie-enigma-london-cheesecake.htmlNo one really knows why they're called cheesecakes, but they are surely a London thing. My boyfriend is from the East End, so maybe that's where they are popular? [Image]

i am from the east end but i have never heard of a london cheesecake. but then again i don't pay attention to what cakes are called. i will have a look at the co-op and see if i can get one as i am intrigued to how it tastes but it looks really nice. there's a big co-op where my dad lives, so i am hoping they will have it in store.