The Art Of
My father, Eli Schulman, believed baking was an art...equal parts creativity, skill, and quality. In 1980, he declared cheesecake to be the signature dessert at his legendary Chicago steakhouse, Eli’s the Place for Steak. His unconventional fast and hot baking method resulted in Chicago-style Cheesecake, known for its beautiful caramelization and rich, creamy consistency. The key to Eli's unique taste and texture is sourcing ingredients like custom slow-cultured cream cheese and sour cream, Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Vanilla, and using an all-butter shortbread cookie crust. Our desserts are handmade and decorated at our third generation family-owned bakery, certified for outstanding food safety practices. Located in Chicago, we're committed to empowering our workforce through education and the hiring of refugees and individuals with disabilities. Most importantly, we follow my Dad's words of wisdom: "Charity will never bust you," and "Treat others as if you were the other."
This year, we've taken the art of cheesecake to new heights by collaborating with prolific artist Nick Cave and his partner Bob Faust. According to Cave, "This rainbow package contains an extremely delicious collection of life tenets chosen and designed by myself and created by the extraordinary team at Eli's, as a response to my exhibition titled Forothermore. I see these tenets as guideposts as well as filters that warm and connect us to each other." The limited edition Nick Cave X Eli's Cheesecake Cuties, our 1x1 inch chocolate enrobed cheesecake squares, each sport a different color, flavor and symbol imparting the message "love and happiness equal peace."
We first crossed paths when the three of us received the 2022 Mayor’s Medal of Honor, an award recognizing those who have made extraordinary contributions to Chicago. With a shared commitment to civic responsibility, Cave and Faust began dreaming up a collaboration that would celebrate the power of connection with proceeds benefiting their own nonprofit, Facility Foundation. The edible art will be available beginning November 1st. Two sets (10 Cuties) arrive in a custom box designed by the artists, guaranteed to make you smile.
We hope we can make your special occasions, gift giving, and everyday sweet treats memorable and delicious!
Like Father, Like Son, Like Daughter
Marc S. SchulmanEli M. Schulman created cheesecake as the signature dessert for his legendary Chicago restaurant, Eli's The Place for Steak. Pictured left with son Marc, he proudly shows off his latest desserts. 42 years later, Marc Schulman, President of Eli's, works with his daughter Elana M. Schulman (named after Eli), making Eli's a third generation business.
Cheesecake
Nick Cave x Eli's Cheesecake
Introducing an edible art collaboration between acclaimed artist Nick Cave, Bob Faust, and Eli's Cheesecake! Limited edition Cheesecake Cuties, bite-sized chocolate enrobed cheesecake squares, each sporting a different color, flavor and symbol (Tie Dye Vanilla, Raspberry, Lemon, Chocolate-Vanilla, and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, 2 of each, box of 10). 100% of net proceeds benefit the Facility Foundation, the artists' own non-profit supporting young and underrepresented artists with scholarships, commissions and presentation opportunities. $125, includes overnight shipping.
NEW For The Holidays
WINTER WONDERLAND "BABY ELI" CHEESECAKES
The cutest little baby cheesecakes! 5 mini chocolate chip cheesecakes, enrobed in dark chocolate, all dressed up in frosty blue, silver and white. $50 3 oz. each, Box of 5
HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE SAMPLER
Something for everyone this holiday season... Four festive flavors, all in one cake! 4 slices each of Cranberry Crumble, Cinnamon Roll, Hot Chocolate, and Original Plain Cheesecake. $76 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 16
HOLIDAY CUTIES
Bite-sized squares of Original Plain Cheesecake, enrobed in bittersweet chocolate, each decorated with a festive holiday wreath or stripes of green and red chocolate. Enjoy frozen!
$45 12 cuties per box, cut 1"x 1"
HAPPY HOLIDAYS CHEESECAKE
Eli's Original Plain Cheesecake enrobed in dark chocolate and decorated with red, green, silver, and gold pearl candies, and a handwritten "Happy Holidays" message.
$55 8", 2 lb. 11 oz. Uncut, Serves 12
Pure, Plain & Simple
ORIGINAL PLAIN CHEESECAKE
The One Th at Started It All! Made with just a handful of the finest ingredients: Slow-cultured natural cream cheese and sour cream, real butter, and pure, cold-pressed Madagascar vanilla from NielsenMassey, baked on our signature all-butter shortbread cookie crust.
$56 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 16
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE
An American classic! Eli’s creamy cheesecake bursting with bittersweet chocolate chips, baked on an all-butter shortbread chocolate cookie crust.
$56 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 16
Eli's Originals
STRAWBERRY-TOPPED CHEESECAKE
Eli’s Original Plain Cheesecake, baked on an all-butter shortbread cookie crust, is topped with our luscious housemade strawberry topping. No artificial colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives!
$61 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 16
KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
Creamy key lime cheesecake with a tangy swirl of key lime curd, topped with vanilla mousse and more key lime curd, baked on a traditional graham crust. Made with real key lime juice, and no artificial colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives!
$61 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
BASQUE CHEESECAKE
Inspired by the beloved dessert from Spain, our take on Basque is perfectly imperfect with a few cracks on top and a dark burnished color, baked in a striking flutter of burnt parchment. The inside reveals such a rich creamy texture, we think it might be Eli’s Spanish cousin.
$51 8”, 2 lb. Uncut, Serves 12
CHERRY VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE
A thick layer of housemade Montmorency cherry filling and Madagascar vanilla bean cheesecake, are topped with tart cherry gelée, baked on an allbutter shortbread cookie crust. A new spin on one of Eli Schulman's originals! $61 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
Fall Favorites
PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE
Spice up your holiday table with Eli’s take on the perfect Thanksgiving dessert...lightly spiced pumpkin cheesecake
high with chantilly
Pre-cut,
and finished with praline
Celebrating the reopening of Eli’s Cafe and retail store! Cutting the ribbon are Eli’s cafe associates and bakers, joined by students from Eli’s neighbor, The New Horizons Center for individuals with disabilities.
in a fluted vanilla crumb
Some of our favorite pumpkinheads about to dig in to Eli’s Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake. Leading this pumpkinmania is second from left, Eli’s own Alyssa Szeto, Associate Marketing Manager.
APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE
Original Plain Cheesecake made with fresh Michigan apples and a hint of cinnamon, topped with crunchy streusel, baked on an all-butter shortbread cookie crust. $47 8”, 2 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 12
AUTUMN TOWER
Includes three different desserts in our most festive fall flavors: A 9” Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake (pre-cut into 14 slices), an 8" Apple Streusel Cheesecake (pre-cut into 12 slices), and a Cuties Dessert Sampler (4 each of our bite-sized 7-Layer Bar, Raspberry Macaroon Bar, and Pecan Bar). Seasonal availability. $110 Serves
Holiday Favorites
BASQUE CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY PORT TOPPING
Inspired by the beloved dessert from Spain's Basque region, whole cranberries macerated in port wine make the gorgeous jeweltoned topping for this cheesecake...a little darker than Eli's Original Plain and baked in a striking flutter of burnt parchment paper. $55 8", 2 lb. 8 oz. Uncut, Serves 12
CINNAMON ROLL CHEESECAKE
Who doesn't love eating dessert for breakfast? A sweet riff on the holiday tradition of serving cinnamon rolls for breakfast! Creamy cinnamon cheesecake swirled with buttery cinnamon roll filling and dripping with classic cinnamon roll icing, baked on a cinnamon graham crust. $59 8", 3 lb. 4 oz. Uncut, Serves 12
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CRUNCH DIPPER ®
Rich chocolate peppermint cheesecake on a stick, rolled in peppermint flakes and hand-dipped in crunchy chocolate, finished with a festive splash of holiday gold. Serve Frozen!
$55 6 Dippers, 3.6 oz. each
See page 23 for our Original Plain Dipper® !
PEPPERMINT BARK CHEESECAKE
Refreshing peppermint cheesecake baked on a dark chocolate cookie crust, topped with chocolate ganache and crushed peppermint candies. $65 9", 3 lb. 8 oz., Pre-cut, Serves 14
CUTIES
Bite-sized squares of Original Plain Cheesecake, enrobed in bittersweet chocolate, splashed with festive edible gold. Enjoy frozen. Fun Fact: These were created by Eli's granddaughter, Elana, when she was 10 years old! $45 12 - 1"x1" cuties per box
Dessert Party, Anyone?
BEST OF ELI’S HOLIDAY GIFT TOWER
Eli's greatest hits for the holidays! One 7” Original Plain Cheesecake, one 9” Strawberry-topped Cheesecake, and six Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Dippers®, frozen chocolate peppermint cheesecake dipped in chocolate, served on a stick. $105 Serves 34
HOLIDAY TOWER OF CHEESECAKE
CANDY CANE LANE BUFFET TOWER
Our most festive tower! Includes an 8” Candy Cane Cheesecake, 12 Holiday Cheesecake Cuties, and 12 bite-sized Fudge Brownies.
$99 Serves 36
Feed a crowd! Receive one 7” French Silk Cheesecake, one 8” White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake and one 9” Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. $110 Serves 38
Made With Gluten-Free Ingredients
HOT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Eli's custom blend of milk and dark chocolate, combined with a layer of vanilla mousse, makes Eli's Hot Chocolate Cheesecake an irresistible symphony of light and dark. Made with gluten-free ingredients.*
$65 9”, 4 lb. 4 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14.
SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Creamy caramel cheesecake baked on a sweet and salty almond crust, topped with a thick bed of buttery caramel and a sprinkle of more almonds. Made with gluten free ingredients.*
$65 9”, 3 lb. 11 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
gluten.
Little Sweet Treats
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE "PIE IN THE SKY"
The ultimate twist on an old favorite: decadent bittersweet chocolate ganache tucked inside a brown sugar chocolate chip cookie crust. Each box contains 12 mini pies. Delicious served warm!
$28 12 Individually-wrapped Pies, 1.65 oz. each
DOUBLE MARSHMALLOW CRISPY BAR
A soft and chewy crispy rice cereal bar made with dark brown sugar, studded with mini marshmallows. 10 bars. Certified gluten-free. Not kosher.
$25 10 Individually-wrapped Bars, 2 oz. each
CUTIES DESSERT SAMPLER
Bite-sized desserts in our most popular flavors. 4 each of: Raspberry Macaroon Bar: An all-butter shortbread crust filled with coconut custard, topped with red raspberry puree and a sprinkle of coconut.
Pecan Bar: Crunchy toasted pecans and a sweet custard filling, baked on an all-butter shortbread cookie crust.
7-Layer Bar: Pecans and bittersweet chocolate chunks smothered in a custardy coconut filling, topped with crunchy sugar and more coconut.
$45 12 - 1"x1" Cuties per box
VEGAN LEMON RASPBERRY "CHEESECAKE" CUTIES
Made with GMO-free tofu from Chicago's Phoenix Bean, this refreshing dairy-free lemon "cheesecake" is baked on a layer of lemon cake, finished with housemade raspberry puree and a dusting of dried raspberry powder. $46 12 - 1"x1" Cuties per box
VEGAN BELGIAN CHOCOLATE "CHEESECAKE" CUTIES
Made with GMO-free tofu from Chicago's Phoenix Bean, our dairy-free Belgian chocolate "cheesecake" finished with a Belgian chocolate glaze and a dusting of imported cocoa, rests on a layer of old fashioned cocoa cake. It's a vegan dessert like no other! $46 12 - 1"x1" Cuties per box
TURTLE CUTIES
Bite-sized squares of our creamiest caramel cheesecake, covered in more caramel and crunchy pecans, hand-enrobed in bittersweet chocolate.
$45 12 - 1"x1" Cuties per box
AVAILABLE JANUARY 2 -PRE-ORDER NOW!
BROWNIE BITES
A mini version of our famous scratch-recipe fudge brownie. Bite-sized, 1" x 1" chocolate brownies made with rich bittersweet chocolate, and dusted with cocoa.
$36 12 - 1"x1" Brownie Bites per box
Updated 40th Anniversary Second Edition The Eli's Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes From A Chicago Legend
"As a Chicagoan, I love this book for its endearing stories, incredible archival photos, and the memories it evokes of my Eli's Cheesecake–filled childhood. As a cook, I love this book for the recipes. I can't wait to recreate the nostalgic treasures like Liver Eli and, of course, the legendary cheesecakes at home."
-Julia Kramer, Food WriterCelebrate one of America’s most famous desserts with our 40th anniversary second edition collection of recipes, stories, and photos. This cookbook’s 100 recipes include more than 20 variations on Eli Schulman’s iconic Chicago-style cheesecake and favorite dishes from the legendary Eli’s The Place For Steak. Recipes for batters, crusts, and finishing touches allow readers to mix and match as many as 3,177 different combinations to create their own signature desserts. The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook not only provides delicious recipes; it empowers the home cook with the knowledge and science behind baking the perfect cheesecake. There’s also a new section devoted to Eli’s team members from around the world sharing their favorite family recipes. As Eli Schulman himself might say, “It’s a helluva book!”
$30
Send the ultimate holiday gift: The Eli's Cheesecake Cookbook, gift boxed with any 9" Eli's Cheesecake! From $86 - $101, depending on flavor.
Can't make up your mind? Try our Samplers!
ORIGINAL FAVORITES SAMPLER
Four slices each of Original Plain Cheesecake, Strawberry-topped Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and Candy Bar Cheesecake made with Heath® Toffee Bars.
$65 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 16
TASTE OF CHICAGO SAMPLER
Our most popular flavors served at the Taste of Chicago, America's largest food festival! 4-5 slices each of our Original Plain, Cookie Crazy, and Turtle Cheesecakes.
$71 9”, 4 lb. 2 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
CANDY COOKIE CRUNCH SAMPLER
A combination of Cookie Crazy, Chocolate Caramel made with Snickers®, and Chocolate Peanut Butter with Reese's® Cheesecakes. 4-5 slices of each. $71 9”, 4 lb. 2 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14.
CHOCOLATE LOVER'S SAMPLER
A combination of Chocolate Chip, Candy Bar made with Heath® Toffee Bars, and Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecakes. 4-5 slices of each flavor.
$65 9”, 3 lb. 8 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
Cheesecake Towers
ORIGINAL TOWER OF CHEESECAKE
Receive one 9” Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, one 8” Turtle Cheesecake and one 7” Original Plain Cheesecake. Arrives in our custom gold and red gift boxes tied with a red ribbon, ready for gift giving.
$110 Serves 40
NEAPOLITAN TOWER OF CHEESECAKE
One 7” French Silk Cheesecake, one 8” Original Plain Cheesecake, and one 9” Strawberry-topped Cheesecake, arrive stacked in our custom gold and red gift boxes tied with a red ribbon, ready for gift giving. $110 Serves 40
BEST OF ELI’S TOWER
When your gift calls for the best of everything Eli’s, this is it! One 7” Original Plain Cheesecake, one 9” Strawberry-topped Cheesecake, and six Original Dippers®, frozen cheesecake dipped in chocolate, served on a stick.
$105 Serves 34
PARTY GIFT PACK
Celebrate at home with two cakes, shipped in one box! Includes a 9" Original Plain Cheesecake and a 9" Original Sampler (for details, see page 18).
$95 Serves 32
Chocolate Desserts
VEGAN BELGIAN CHOCOLATE "CHEESECAKE"
Yes, it's an oxymoron, but we've created a dessert so rich and creamy, we couldn't resist calling it "cheesecake!" Made with GMO-free tofu from Chicago's Phoenix Bean, our Belgian chocolate cheesecake, finished with a Belgian chocolate glaze and a dusting of imported cocoa, rests on a layer of old fashioned cocoa cake, making this a vegan dessert like no other.
$46 7", 1 lb. 9 oz. Uncut, Serves 12.
Also see our Vegan Cuties, p. 15
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE MADE WITH GHIRARDELLI® CHOCOLATE
Melted bittersweet Ghirardelli® Chocolate is folded into rich chocolate cheesecake batter, studded with Ghirardelli® dark chocolate chunks and topped with a bed of chocolate ganache. It’s drizzled with more ganache and dusted with Ghirardelli® Cocoa, and baked on a chocolate cookie crust.
$65 9”, 4 lb. 2 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
-GOOP, GWYNETH PALTROW'S LIFESTYLE BLOG
"Eli’s is also famous for having the best tofu-based vegan cheesecake in the country."
COOKIE CRAZY CHEESECAKE
Eli’s Original Plain Cheesecake with chunks of chocolate sandwich cookies, topped with whipped cream, a rich chocolate drizzle and more cookies, baked on a chocolate cookie crust. $65 9”, 4 lb. 2 oz. Pre-cut, Serves 14
DIPPER ®
The fun, forkless dessert! Original Plain Cheesecake on a stick, hand-dipped in dark chocolate. Serve frozen! $48 6 Individually-wrapped Dippers, 3.5 oz. each
8
Inch Cheesecakes
Smaller in size, BIG in flavor
CHICAGO-STYLE SAMPLER
Try 3 different flavors of Chicago's favorite dessert! 4 slices each of Chocolate Chip, Strawberry-topped, and Original Plain Cheesecakes.
$51 8”, 2 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 12
TURTLE CHEESECAKE Creamy caramel cheesecake covered in more caramel, crunchy pecans, and a drizzle of chocolate, baked on a chocolate cookie crust. $47 8”, 2 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 12
APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE
Original Plain Cheesecake made with fresh Michigan apples and a hint of cinnamon, topped with crunchy streusel, baked on an all-butter shortbread cookie crust.
$47 8”, 2 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 12
MIDWEST SAMPLER
Four slices each of Apple Streusel and Cherry Linzer (made using the finest Michigan fruits!), and four slices Original Plain Cheesecake.
$51 8”, 2 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 12
WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE
Smooth white chocolate cheesecake topped with a mirror of raspberry gelée and a white chocolate drizzle, baked on an all-butter chocolate shortbread cookie crust.
$47 8”, 2 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 12
Layer Cakes
OLD-FASHIONED TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Two layers of housemade chocolate cake frosted with rich chocolate icing and finished with chocolate sprinkles. This cake is SO GOOD, it's the official Schulman Family birthday cake!
$51 8”, 3 lb. Uncut, Serves 12
TIRAMISU
Eli’s take on the classic Italian dessert made with espresso-infused sponge cake layered with clouds of Mascarpone mousse, finished with cocoa.
$69 9”, 4 lb. Pre-cut, Serves 14
CARROT CAKE
Our classic two-layer carrot cake is loaded with carrots, golden raisins, pineapple, and walnuts, hand-decorated with cream cheese frosting and more walnuts.
$51 8”, 2 lb. 14 oz. Uncut, Serves 12
Cheesecake Of The Month Clubs
Create Your Own Custom Cheesecake
Scan this code to design your own custom c-cake!
C-CAKE
It's fun and easy to create a sensational Eli’s Cheesecake to your specifications. Select either Original Plain or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, choose your toppings and candies, and personalize it with a custom message hand-piped on a chocolate disc. Visit elicheesecake.com or scan the QR code above, and get creative!
$82 Uncut, serves 16. Allow 5-7 business days to receive your c-cake.
REP YOUR COLORS CAKE
CHOOSE YOUR CHEESECAKE CHOOSE A TOPPING CHOOSE YOUR CANDIES, NUTS OR CONFECTIONS
PERSONALIZE IT!
Perfect for repping your school, favorite sports team...or even baby showers and birthdays! Just choose your colors for the sprinkles and the drizzle, then add a custom message (handwritten in the color of your choice by an Eli's pastry chef). Visit elicheesecake.com or scan the code above, and get creative.
$77 Uncut, serves 16. Allow 5-7 business days
Drizzle and Message Colors: Red, Blue, Light Blue, Yellow, Dark Green, Light Green, Orange, Purple, Black, Pink.
Sprinkle Colors: Red, Blue, Yellow, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange, Purple, Black, White, Pink, Multi.
It's Not a Celebration Without Eli's
No one was happier about the return of Taste of Chicago than the Eli’s Cheesecake team! It’s where Eli Schulman debuted his cheesecake at the first Taste in 1980.
Before cutting the 1,000 lb. cheesecake, which was served free to the public, the crowd was entertained by Broadway in Chicago’s Teatro ZinZanni, the 2022 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Best Actor and Actress, and the incredible actress and comedian Bonnie Hunt.
In the kitchen with Billy Dec, getting ready to cut and serve a giant cheesecake adorned with Billy's signature hat, created to celebrate the expansion of the Underground Cocktail Club and his Michigan Avenue Magazine cover.
The Green City Market Chef’s Barbecue is one of our favorite events of the year, helping GCM’s mission to support sustainable farming, expand food education and increase access to locally grown foods. Eli’s served up Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dippers, using apples and honey from the market.
Shipping Information
• Residential: Orders placed Monday - Thursday by 8am CT will ship to arrive the same week. Orders placed Thursday 8:01am – Sunday midnight will ship the following week. Residential shipments may be delivered on Saturday.
• Business: Orders to business addresses need to be placed by Wednesday 8am CT for delivery the same week. Business shipments are delivered on weekdays only.
Delivery Information
• Orders may be delivered as late as 8:00pm.
• We cannot deliver products for arrival on Sunday or Monday, or to PO/FPO Boxes.
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Corporate Gifts
A handmade Eli's dessert is the perfect client gift. Choose from over 60 delicious desserts...feed the entire office with our Towers and Gift Packs, or send a custom creation topped with your company name and logo.
Contact our Corporate Gift Consultant at customerservice@elicheesecake.com, or call 773-308-7000, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm CT to ensure that your gift makes a lasting impression.
Minimum quantities apply. Ask about quantity discounts.
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