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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Classic banana delicacies like pudding, milkshakes and coffee drinks are available, as well as unique takes on cotton candy, cheesecake wontons and lemonade. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 This decadent treat features cheesecake pieces and a caramel apple topping, blended together perfectly with DQ’s soft serve. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 And classic cheesecake benefits from orange marmalade and candied pistachio crumbles. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Owner Audrey Dixon, niece of original owner Jana Howell, is selling the original recipes of the popular sugar cookies, cupcakes, cake balls, cheesecakes and cookie cakes. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheesecake

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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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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