Cheesecake
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| A slice of cheesecake topped with strawberries | |
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| Type | Cake |
| Course | Dessert |
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| Cooking time | minutes to minutes |
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| Main ingredients | Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, crust |
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| Food energy | kcal |
| Nutritional value | Protein: g, Fat: g, Carbohydrate: g |
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| Website | [ Official website] |
Cheesecake is a sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. The main, and thickest layer, consists of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, and sugar. If there is a bottom layer, it often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies, graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece. The earliest attested mention of a cheesecake is by the Greek physician Aegimus, who wrote a book on the art of making cheesecakes. Cheesecake was also popular in ancient Rome; it was often served during special occasions.
Types[edit | edit source]
Cheesecakes can be broadly categorized into two types: baked and unbaked.
- Baked cheesecake: This type of cheesecake is baked in an oven. It often contains eggs which help it set during baking. New York-style cheesecake is a popular variety of baked cheesecake.
- Unbaked cheesecake: This type of cheesecake is set by chilling in the refrigerator. It often uses gelatin or other stabilizers to help it set.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The main ingredients in a cheesecake are:
- Cream cheese: Provides the creamy texture and rich flavor.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the dessert.
- Eggs: Used in baked cheesecakes to help set the mixture.
- Crust: Made from crushed cookies, graham crackers, or pastry.
Variations[edit | edit source]
There are many variations of cheesecake, including:
- New York-style cheesecake: Known for its rich and dense texture, made with cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and heavy cream.
- Japanese cheesecake: Known for its light and fluffy texture, often described as a cross between a cheesecake and a sponge cake.
- No-bake cheesecake: Made without baking, often using gelatin to set the filling.
Serving[edit | edit source]
Cheesecake is often served as a dessert and can be topped with a variety of ingredients, including:
- Fruit: Such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Chocolate: In the form of chocolate chips or chocolate sauce.
- Nuts: Such as almonds or pecans.
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