>>42964635Dude, trust me its WAY less daunting than it sounds. I used this receipe to whip one up on a whim for my boyfriend for valentines day (cheesecake is his favorite dessert and store bought just didnt feel right).
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/easy-cheesecake-recipeEven made a simple ganache with dark chocolate cocoa powder, cream and sugar. Came out absolutely delicious and only took me an hour or so.