Not a cake - there is no flour in this delectable concoction.
Not a pie - is not baked or served in a pie dish.
Cheesecake is probably a custard - a custard is defined as a pudding-like mixture (usually sweetened) made with milk and eggs. Cheesecake filling has eggs, for sure, and has two ingredients derived from milk - cream cheese and …
Not a cake - there is no flour in this delectable concoction.
Not a pie - is not baked or served in a pie dish.
Cheesecake is probably a custard - a custard is defined as a pudding-like mixture (usually sweetened) made with milk and eggs. Cheesecake filling has eggs, for sure, and has two ingredients derived from milk - cream cheese and sour cream. Custards are also often served without the baking dish (custard cups or ramekins) in which it was baked.
Creme brulee is an example of a custard served in its baking dish.
Not a cake - there is no flour in this delectable concoction.
Not a pie - is not baked or served in a pie dish.
Cheesecake is probably a custard - a custard is defined as a pudding-like mixture (usually sweetened) made with milk and eggs. Cheesecake filling has eggs, for sure, and has two ingredients derived from milk - cream cheese and sour cream. Custards are also often served without the baking dish (custard cups or ramekins) in which it was baked.
Creme brulee is an example of a custard served in its baking dish.