A cheesecake can be more than a dessert. For Raquel Masters, it is years of family tradition and legacy passed down to her through a recipe.
Raquel, a third generation baker and graduate from Fletcher Community College, always had a love for baking. After getting her business degree, she said everything lined up for her to revitalize her mom’s business.
Her business, The Cheesecake Queen, uses her grandmother’s recipe and was founded by her mother. Raquel revived the business recently using social media to spread awareness. She operates out of a licensed commercial kitchen and offers her cheesecakes on a delivery-only basis. In addition she partners with local businesses and uses her cheesecakes in a wide variety of ways.
“In the short time since reopening, I’ve been able to get my cheesecakes into several small businesses, which is something my mom didn’t get the opportunity to do,” Raquel said, “I also have my own signature cheesecake ice cream.”
Photo by Channing Candies
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