{"id":2911,"date":"2024-03-11T11:26:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:33:11","slug":"the-perfect-nyc-pizza-starts-with-cheese-a-look-at-your-favorite-melty-topping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/blog\/the-perfect-nyc-pizza-starts-with-cheese-a-look-at-your-favorite-melty-topping\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect NYC Pizza Starts With Cheese: A Look at Your Favorite Melty Topping"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe world of cheese is wilder than you can imagine. Of course, not every cheesy treat is appropriate for a pizza. In fact, there\u2019s some good news: just three primary types are used for the best pizza in NYC<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOther cheeses can add a touch of exotic flavor to a gourmet pie, but there\u2019s no replacing the standards, which are usually combined in a unique house blend specific to each pizza shop. These legends are the ooey-gooey foundations upon which all pizzadom comfortably rests.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWell, what are they? It\u2019s time for some formal introductions.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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#1 Mozzarella<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh-moisture mozzarella is common on Neopolitan pies, but due to its short shelf life, it isn\u2019t the standard here in the Big Apple. Most NYC pizza shops use the denser, saltier, low-moisture mozzarella for their Margheritas.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA good pizzeria will grate their mozzarella in-house, ensuring that no extra additives mess with the melt. This is the backbone of any good house blend because of its versatility \u2013 often making up 50% or more. It knows it\u2019s the star of the show, so it doesn\u2019t mind sharing the spotlight with the other contenders.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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#2 Provolone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe second most common cheese added to the mix is provolone, an Italian semi-hard cheese. The flavor varies greatly depending on how long it is aged, but it\u2019s known for having a signature mild tanginess.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGenerally, the New York slice features provolone that has not aged too long to maintain a creamier texture and sweeter flavor. Some superfans claim that a provolone pizza is peak, but for most of us, it\u2019s best when adding depth of flavor in combination with the other cheeses.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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#3 Parmesan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpeaking of flavor\u2026 everyone, give a warm welcome to parmesan. Parmesan is usually shredded or shaved on top of freshly made pizzas. Because of its dry texture, it\u2019s uncommon for this one to be part of the mix that goes into the oven.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParmesan isn\u2019t much of a melter. It was born to stand out, not to blend in. Its flavor doesn\u2019t fare well at high temperatures, either. It\u2019s usually added to a piping hot pie fresh from the oven, completing the cheesy picture at the most crucial moment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Finding Cheesy Perfection at Made in New York Pizza<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you\u2019re still searching for the best pizza in NYC,<\/a> Made in New York Pizza is the place to be. Our New York-style pies are made using only the freshest ingredients, from the crisp base to the high-quality cheese to the delicious toppings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When you\u2019re in the city and dreaming of this classic treat, stop by any of our four locations<\/a> for a New York slice and taste the endless possibilities we have to offer!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The world of cheese is wilder than you can imagine. Of course, not every cheesy treat is appropriate for a pizza. In fact, there\u2019s some good news: just three primary types are used for the best pizza in NYC.Other cheeses can add a touch of exotic flavor to a gourmet pie, but there\u2019s no replacing …<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2911"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2911\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}