Cheesecake: History and Making

Where did cheesecakes originally come from?

• France

• Greece

• Italy

• New York

What was a significant Roman contribution to the cheesecake recipe?

• Introducing eggs

• Adding chocolate

• Adding fruit toppings

• Using cream cheese

Who is credited with creating the New York style cheesecake?

• Chester New York

• William Lawrence

• Cato the Elder

• Rafael Restaurant

What ingredient is added to the New York style cheesecake to make it richer?

• Sour cream

• Extra egg yolks

• Chocolate

• Vanilla extract

What is the first step in the modern cheesecake-making process?

• Baking the crust

• Cooling the cakes

• Mixing the batter

• Greasing the pans

What is the purpose of piercing the dough sheet during the cheesecake-making process?

• To make it thicker

• To prevent shrinking

• To add flavor

• To add texture

What is used to ensure the cheesecake slides out of the pan easily after baking?

• Butter

• Sugar

• Egg whites

• Flour

What is a unique feature of the Belgian chocolate cheesecake mentioned in the video?

• It is made with sour cream

• It has a fruit topping

• It includes a chocolate ganache

• It is served warm

When is National Cheesecake Day celebrated in the USA?

• September 1st

• July 30th

• July 4th

• August 15th

What is a debated classification of cheesecake?

• Tart

• Cake

• Flan

• All of the above