cheesecake

noun

cheese·cake ˈchēz-ˌkāk

: a dessert consisting of a creamy filling usually containing cheese baked in a pastry or pressed-crumb shell

: a photographic display of shapely and scantily clothed female figures

—often used attributively compare beefcake

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Get The Recipe 22 of 25 Pecan Cheesecake Pie A creamy layer of cheesecake is topped with a layer of traditional pecan pie filling for a double-decker dessert. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 Desserts include cake, cheesecake or pumpkin pie by the slice, and whole pumpkin or apple pies. —

Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Desserts are a joy, including the Basque cheesecake and ultra-decadent sacher torte. —

Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 At her locations in Texas (Irving and Dallas), sweet tooths are satiated thanks to additional treats like candy grapes, cookies in flavors like banana pudding, cake in jars (like cheesecake), ice cream, and more. —

Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheesecake