Cheesecake History and Recipes

Sola El Whaley explores ancient cheesecake recipes from Rome and Greece, comparing them to modern New York-style cheesecake. The video features the preparation of Kato's precise Roman cheesecake and Athenius's vague Greek cheesecake, highlighting differences in ingredients and techniques. The cheesecakes are baked using ancient methods, and the final products are tasted and compared, with Athenius's cheesecake emerging as the favorite.

What is the main focus of the ancient cheesecake bake-off?

• To find the oldest cheesecake recipe in the world

• To compare modern and ancient cheesecake recipes

• To determine the best ancient cheesecake recipe between Greeks and Romans

• To explore the history of New York-style cheesecake

What are the main ingredients in Athenius's cheesecake recipe?

• Cheese and flour

• Milk and honey

• Cream cheese and sugar

• Eggs and bay leaves

What is the expected texture of Athenius's cheesecake?

• Fluffy and light

• Dense and chewy

• Smooth and creamy

• Grainy and tough

What is the main challenge in recreating Athenius's cheesecake?

• Adding the right amount of sugar

• Baking it at the correct temperature

• Interpreting the vague recipe instructions

• Finding the right type of cheese

What makes Cato's cheesecake recipe unique compared to Athenius's?

• It uses cream cheese

• It includes specific measurements and techniques

• It is a no-bake recipe

• It is sweetened with honey

Which ingredient is NOT used in Cato's cheesecake?

• Bay leaves

• Olive oil

• Sugar

• Egg

What historical event is associated with the consumption of cheesecakes?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The construction of the Parthenon

• The founding of Rome

• The first Olympic Games

What ancient tool is used to bake Cato's cheesecake?

• A terracotta portable oven

• A stone oven

• A modern oven

• A clay pot

What is the final verdict of the ancient cheesecake bake-off?

• Cato's cheesecake is the winner

• Athenius's cheesecake is the winner

• Both cheesecakes are equally good

• The New York-style cheesecake is the winner

What modern dessert does Athenius's cheesecake resemble?

• Baklava

• Tiramisu

• Roshigola

• Panna cotta