Where Did Cheesecake Come From?

10/10/2020 3:08:00 PM

Gluten-Free New York Cheesecake. Image: thespruceeats.com

Do you know?

  • The most expensive cheesecake sold for $4,592.42 (£3,496.44; 3,955.57€) and was made by chef Raffaele Ronca (USA) at Ristorante Rafele in New York, NY, USA on October 30, 2017. The cheesecake included ingredients such as buffalo ricotta, white truffle, and gold leaves.
  • The Cheesecake Factory, Inc. is an American restaurant company and distributor of cheesecakes based in the United States. It is one of the most popular chain restaurants in the US. In total, there are more than 200 locations. The Cheesecake Factory is known for its extensive menu, which is nearly 6,000 words long and lists more than 250 items.

Let's learn more about cheesecake in the following passage!

FACT: The first "cheese cake" may have been created on the Greek island of Samos. Physical anthropologists excavated cheese molds there which were dated circa 2,000 B.C.

Blueberry cheesecake. Image: seriouseats.com

Listen and choose the correct answer.

  • According to the audio, how does a cheesecake taste?
  • What did early Americans use to make cheesecake?

 

According to the audio, how does a cheesecake taste?

  • It tastes like cheese.
  • It tastes cheesy and bittersweet.
  • It tastes sour and sweet.

What did early Americans use to make cheesecake? 

  • bread
  • cream cheese
  • cottage cheese
Complete the text you are listening to by dragging the correct word to each blank.
 
Cheesecake is yummy. Why do we call it “cheesecake"? Does it like cheese? No. Does it look like cake? No. It tastes both sour and sweet. It's also . A cheesecake looks sort of like a pie. You may even bite into some fruit. Lucky you! Cheesecakes often come with berries as a topping. "Cheesecake" could have a better name, but a pie made out of cheese is a good idea. It's one of the best of all time.
 
Today, cheesecake is made with cream cheese. However, early Americans made cheesecake from cottage cheese. Dairy farmers made cream cheese in 1872. Then a man found a way to keep it . Now, people can buy fresh cream cheese at the market. You might even have some in your fridge!
 
In 1942, a man made cheesecake at his dinner. The pie became a big hit for him. Now, cheesecake is all over the world. Maybe you can have some for dessert tonight!
 
Read the text and answer the following questions.
 
Making swirls in the cheesecake before baking. Image: allrecipes.com
 
Cheesecake is yummy. Why do we call it “cheesecake"? Does it taste like cheese? No. Does it look like cake? No. It tastes both sour and sweet. It's also creamy. A cheesecake looks sort of like a pie. You may even bite into some fruit. Lucky you! Cheesecakes often come with berries as a topping. "Cheesecake" could have a better name, but a pie made out of cheese is a good idea. It's one of the best desserts of all time.
 

Today, cheesecake is made with cream cheese. However, early Americans made cheesecake from cottage cheese. Dairy farmers made cream cheese in 1872. Then a man found a way to keep it fresh. Now, people can buy fresh cream cheese at the market. You might even have some in your fridge!

In 1942, a man made cheesecake at his diner. The pie became a big hit for him. Now, cheesecake is served all over the world. Maybe you can have some for dessert tonight!
 
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Why did people start making cheesecake with cream cheese? 

  • A man found a way to keep cream cheese fresh.
  • People thought that cottage cheese tasted gross.
  • People always made cheesecake with cream cheese.
  • Cream cheese was cheaper than cottage cheese.

Why was this article written? 

  • to teach people how to make cheesecake
  • to teach people the history of cheesecake
  • to convince people to eat more cheesecake
  • to show how cheesecake tastes

Dairy farmers make cream cheese. What does "dairy" mean?

  • a big farm that has all sorts of animals
  • a farmer who gets up early every day
  • refers to things made from milk, like cheese, yogurt, and butter
  • a farmer who sells fruit and vegetables at the market

Why does the article say that cheesecake could have a better name? 

  • People don't want to eat something called "cheesecake."
  • Cheesecake doesn't look like cake or taste like cheese.
  • Cheesecake is covered with berries and other fruit.
  • Cheesecake used to be made from cottage cheese.

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

  1. Cheesecake is one of the best of all time.
  2. Now, people can buy cream cheese at the market. 
  3. Now, cheesecake is all over the world. 
  4. Why do we call it “cheesecake"? Does it like cheese? No. It tastes both sour and sweet. It's also . 

 

Put the right word in each blank. These are new sentences for words in the text.

  1. She the soup to see if it was ready.
  2. John enjoyed a cup of tea.
  3. We had apple pie and ice cream for .
  4. Breakfast is in the restaurant between 7.00 and 11.00.
  5. The chocolate mousse was smooth and .