cheesecake

noun

cheese·​cake ˈchēz-ˌkāk How to pronounce cheesecake (audio)
1
: a dessert consisting of a creamy filling usually containing cheese baked in a pastry or pressed-crumb shell
2
: a photographic display of shapely and scantily clothed female figures
often used attributively
compare beefcake

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The bakery will offer vegan and gluten-free options, as well as traditional desserts and baked goods like scones, cheesecakes, muffins and danishes. Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2025 The cheesecakes are both lethal and mouthwatering in their dense and creamy opulence, and the cannoli are as light as a feather. Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025 Cover and chill cheesecake overnight or up to 5 days. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025 Get The Recipe 16 of 25 Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes These mini cheesecakes take under half an hour to prepare and bake in just 10 minutes. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheesecake

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesecake was in the 15th century

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“Cheesecake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesecake. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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cheesecake

noun
cheese·​cake -ˌkāk How to pronounce cheesecake (audio)
: a cake made from cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar

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