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cheesecake (noun)

A cheesecake is a sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. The main, and thickest layer, consists of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese (typically cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, and sugar. If there is a bottom layer, it most often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies, graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake.

💬 Example

"The New York cheesecake is famous for its dense and rich texture."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Cheese' that wanted to be a 'Cake' so it jumped on a biscuit and got sweet!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it as 'cheese cake'. → cheesecake

Pronouncing it 'cheess-cake'. → /ˈtʃiːz.keɪk/

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