Cheesecake is a dessert formed of a topping made with soft, fresh cheese upon a base made from biscuit, pastry or sponge. The topping is frequently sweetened with sugar and flavoured or topped with a puree or compote of fruit.

Savory cheesecakes also exist, served sometimes as hors d'oeuvre or with accompanying salads. Despite their name, cheesecakes are technically tarts; the word 'cake' was formerly applied to a much broader category of foods than it is today.

History

Cato the Elder's De Agri Cultura includes recipes for two cakes for religious uses: libum and placenta. Of the two placenta is most like modern cheesecakes having a crust that is separately prepared and baked.

Styles

Cheesecakes can be broadly categorised into two basic types - baked and unbaked - and each comes in a variety of styles determined by region:

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How to make cheesecake without cream cheese?
Q. Where I live, cream cheese is only available in limited stores and is not cost effective. I have had cheesecake made of cottage cheese and yoghurt but have never been able to lay my hands on an actual recipe. Any suggestions?
Asked by Mariam T - Sun Jun 24 07:40:57 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Oma's Cottage Cheesecake "A delicious cheesecake that's so easy to make. Lower in calories, too!" ingredients * 1/4 cup butter * 1 cup graham cracker crumbs * 2 tablespoons white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 2 cups cottage cheese * 1/2 cup milk * 2 eggs * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 2 tablespoons lemon juice * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2/3 cup white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon salt directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Melt butter in an 8 inch square pan. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Pat over bottom and onto sides of dish. Set aside. 2. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, eggs, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, 2/ [cont.]
Answered by Beancake - Sun Jun 24 09:32:21 2007

How long will a cheesecake keep?
Q. If I bake a cheesecake how long will it keep in the fridge? Can it be frozen? Will it still be nice when dethawed or will it get mushy?
Asked by Andastra - Sat Dec 16 17:29:05 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In my house, a cheesecake will keep about 20 minutes.
Answered by goakes111 - Sat Dec 16 18:05:49 2006

Looking for a baked cheesecake that uses prepared frosting?
Q. My friend used to make cheesecake and use prepared frosting in the filling, and I was wondering if anybody had a recipe for a cheesecake like this. I prefer a recipe for a baked cheesecake. Thanks!
Asked by Estacia31 - Tue May 8 23:09:35 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. try these sites for cheesecake recipes cooks.com allrecipes.com foodtv.com cdkitchen.com I'm a chef and never have I see nor heard if anyone using frosting
Answered by aquarian love - Tue May 8 23:59:34 2007

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