As the world looks towards the Americas this summer for the biggest football tournament, did you know you can get a slice of one of the countrys most popular sweet treats without leaving home?

Inspired by the much-loved New York cheesecake, the English Cheesecake Company (ECC) brings the American classic to the UK - in a distinctly British way.

Specialising in delicious, handcrafted desserts, the English Cheesecake Company creates all its products in the UK, using 100% British dairy for guaranteed quality and a focus on sustainability - highlighted by its B-Corp certification.

Along with a desire to bring together UK and US cultures in the form of dessert, the company aims to bridge the gap between artisanal quality and widespread availability, thanks to partnerships with major UK retail brands including Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Asda, and Co-op.

Quality cheesecake on your doorstep

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup is one of the company's new creations (
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Available both online and in selected stores, the English Cheesecake Company offers a vast range featuring wild flavours, including new creations Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and Hershey's Cookies and Cream, inspired by classic American flavours.

Customers consistently praise ECCs spot-on texture and gourmet taste, often described as the perfect balance of velvety richness and its signature crunchy biscuit base.

ECC cheesecakes are also cold-set rather than baked, and all have hand-finished toppings - providing that special personal touch.

Your chance to win a trip to NYC

The English Cheesecake Company is B Corp certified, highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices (
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English Cheesecake Company creates delicious New York-style cheesecakes with a distinctly British twist, and so they are giving Mirror readers the chance to win a trip to the home of the world-famous dessert - New York City*.

This amazing prize includes return flights for two to New York, hotel accommodation for three nights, and 1,000 spending money.

Two runners-up will also each win a luxury afternoon tea experience for two and tickets to an outdoor cinema this summer*.

All you have to do to enter is either purchase any English Cheesecake Company product and scan the QR code on-pack, or visit the website and submit your details before 11.59pm on August 1, 2026.

Born out of a shared love

English Cheesecake Company products are stocked in select retail stores across the UK (
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So, how did a small artisan business carve out a place on the national stage?

It all started in 1993 as the brainchild of two friends and passionate bakers, Philip and Alan, who realised there was a gap in the UK market for authentic, homemade, New York-style cheesecakes.

The duo started making the dessert at home using a family recipe and experimenting with different flavour combinations, eager to make their own version of the New York cheesecake staple, but with a UK cold-set. Before long, Philip and Alan swapped their office jobs for the kitchen - and the English Cheesecake Company was officially born.

Their very first product was the Honeycomb Smash, which remains one of their bestselling lines to this day, and with retail partnerships and exciting projects on the go, the ECC continues to go from strength to strength.

English Cheesecake Company products are now stocked at a range of big retailers across the UK, whilst the team behind it continues to experiment and introduce new flavours and formats - including a vegan offering.

To find out more and explore the delicious range, visit englishcheesecake.com

*This competition is being organised by The English Cheesecake Company. Terms and conditions apply and can be viewed on the website here. All entries must be 18+ and UK-based.