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December 2nd 2021 01:23 AM

Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

Cheesecake: pie or cake? It has CAKE in the name, but it is on a pie crust. Let's argue :dem:

DeletedAccount81

December 2nd 2021 01:31 AM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

Modern cheesecake is not usually classified as an actual "cake", despite the name (compare with Boston cream "pie"). — Wikipedia [source]

I consider it to be a sort of custard pie.

Mindfulness.

December 11th 2021 01:15 AM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

I haven't really thought about the question really. :nosweat:

Though, it might be a tart?

DeletedAccount71

December 12th 2021 03:16 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

I consider it a cake simply because some cheesecakes will actually include layers of regular cake within the cheesecake itself.

Everglow.

December 12th 2021 06:29 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

I consider it a cake because to me, a pie belongs in pastry, whereas cheesecake has a biscuit base :dem:

DeletedAccount81

December 12th 2021 11:46 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everglow. (Post 1373921)

I consider it a cake because to me, a pie belongs in pastry, whereas cheesecake has a biscuit base :dem:

This argument wins. Way to go, Hollie! :D

(and the biscuit is the best part in my opinion!)

Everglow.

December 13th 2021 08:07 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stardust. (Post 1373928)

This argument wins. Way to go, Hollie! :D

(and the biscuit is the best part in my opinion!)

:dem:

Love the biscuit base!

Starseeker

December 14th 2021 04:52 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

Hah, cake wins apparently! :D XD

Celyn

December 15th 2021 06:02 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

Cake, because usually a pie has a pastry covering a filling whereas cheesecake doesn't have that...my reasoning anyway :p

Soda_Voxel

March 20th 2022 01:17 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

I've never had cheesecake but I consider it to be its own genre. It's not a cake, nor a pie. It's a cheesecake, it's something of its own. :P

Rivière

March 20th 2022 01:42 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

I think it depends on cultural views. It's like in the UK, a biscuit is a sweet treat. Whereas in the US, a biscuit looks more like a British scone and is something that goes with gravy (ew by the way).

I imagine it's down to the intention of its creator, and their cultural background. The cheesecake was created by the Greeks. During its creation, the cheesecake has evolved and changed over thousands of years. In essence, it's called a cheesecake, but is nowhere near the same dessert it originally was. The English adapted the dessert with a different tart base, but kept the name.

Ultimately, I think it's down to culture and opinion.

Personally, a cake to me involves a sponge. A pie involves pastry. The modern cheesecake has neither.

Brighterthan_sun

March 20th 2022 05:58 PM

Re: Is a cheesecake a pie or a cake? Discuss.

I’d definitely consider it a cake because usually the ones that I eat have many different layers.

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