The History Of Cheesecake: Where Cheese Meets Sweet Dessert

Craving cheesecake? This delicious dessert is not just any other ordinary scrumptious treat but the heart and soul of many places now. With delectable flavours and an easy recipe, try this dessert for a refreshing break.

Sakshi Arora

Updated May 31, 2024, 07:01 PM IST

There’s nothing that a good cheesecake can’t fix. This culinary marvel dates back to 5th century BC. It is believed that the cheesecakes were served to athletes as great energy sources, and it has now made their way to weddings and ceremonies. The basic ingredients used by the Greeks were fresh cheese, honey, and flour.

History witnessed numerous variations of cheesecake where the pastry base was added and was seen as a tart. This variation saw eggs and tons of flavours. American colonies launched their very own cheesecake house and after a while, the New York Cheesecake was born! This cheesecake made its way to many hearts and the variation is widely savoured all across the globe. Cheesecake is proudly served at restaurants and cafes of every country with delightful making methods.

Cheesecake is a rich and creamy delight which can easily transport your taste buds to a different world. The common ingredients of cheesecake include cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, and graham crackers. You can serve it with coffee or savour it as it is for a delightful taste.

Here we have brought simple steps to make a delicious homemade chocolate cheesecake that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Cheesecake Recipe- Serves 10

Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Cheesecake is a perfect fusion of delectable cheese and berries which can satisfy your soul with every bite.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake

Quantity	Ingredients
600 gms	Cream cheese
2 cups	Sour cream
1 tsp	Vanilla extract
4	Eggs
	Pinch of Salt
1 cup	Sugar

For the Crust

Quanity	Ingredients
2 tsp	Unsalted butter
1 ½ cups	Graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp	Sugar
1 tsp	Brown Sugar

Method

Start by preparing graham cracker crust by combining crumbs, brown sugar, and sugar. Mix everything well. Add melted butter and use a fork to firmly settle the batter into a 10-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, add cream cheese and stir until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, salt and vanilla extract, mix everything well and scrape the sides using a spatula.
Gently add eggs to the mixture one after the other and ensure that the ingredients are combined well.
Transfer the mixture to the pan and evenly spread the crumbs to the bottom and the sides as well. Preheat the oven to 160 C and bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown.
Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes and use a knife to loosen the crust. Allow your cheesecake to cool for 1-2 hours before removing the springform ring from the pan and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours. Serve chilled and enjoy.

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