Find the Classic Cook recipe for New York-style cheesecake in the August issue of Fresh Living magazine, then spice it up with these exotic toppings

• Coconut meringue:
  Whisk 3 egg whites until soft peak stage. Gradually add 2/5 cup castor, whisking continuously, until thick and glossy. Fold through 2/5 cup toasted coconut. Spoon onto cheesecake and spread it to the edges. Bake at 220°C for 5-10 minutes or until golden in colour.
  
  
• Caramel treat:
  Soften caramel treat and spread liberally onto cheesecake.
  
  

• Apricot and citrus:
  Finely slice citrus peel and place in a saucepan of simmering sugar sweetened water for a few minutes. Drain and dry with kitchen paper. Add a dash of lemon juice to smooth apricot jam and spread onto cheesecake. Scatter with peel and serve.
  
  
  
• Strawberries 'n cream:
  Whip sweetened cream to soft peak and spoon onto cheesecake. Scatter with sliced strawberries and grated chocolate and serve.