Cheesecake

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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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

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

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

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

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

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.

See also

• List of desserts
• List of cakes
• List of cheese dishes

External links

• Cheesecake on WikiMD

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