cheesecake
n. C / U A2 Elementary US //ˈtʃizˌkeɪk// UK //tʃˈiːzkeɪk// cheese·cake
n. a rich, sweet dessert with a thick top layer made of soft cheese and a bottom layer made of crushed cookies or pastry.
n. a dessert consisting of a thick, creamy filling—typically made from soft cheese, eggs, and sugar—resting on a base of crushed biscuits or pastry.
I ordered a slice of strawberry cheesecake for dessert.
The bakery is famous for its New York-style cheesecake, which is baked until the top is golden brown.
From Middle English chesekake; equivalent to cheese + cake. Compare chess cake.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the food in general; countable when referring to a specific cake or a variety of the dessert.