¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cheesecakes
1. cheesecake [n] - See also: cheesecake
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cheesecakes
Literary usage of Cheesecakes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A New System of Domestic Cookery: Formed Upon Principles of Economy and by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell (1824)
"Lemon cheesecakes. Mix four ounces of sifted lump-sugar and four ounces of butter,
... Orange cheesecakes. When you have blanched half a pound of almonds, ..."
2. Modern Domestic Cookery, and Useful Receipt Book: Adapted for Families in by William Augustus Henderson, David Hughson (1828)
"Rice cheesecakes. BOIL four ounces of rice till it is tender, and then put it into a
... Almond cheesecakes. TAKE four ounces of sweet almonds, blanch them, ..."
3. The Complete Confectioner, Or, Housekeeper's Guide: To a Simple and Speedy by Hannah Glasse, Maria Wilson (1800)
"To make Citron cheesecakes. Boil a quart of cream, and when cold, ... 8 • * • To
make Court cheesecakes* • . Boil a bit of butter in a little water and a ..."
4. The Universal Cook: And City and Country Housekeeper by Francis Collingwood, John Woollams (1806)
"Elegant cheesecakes. WARM a pint of cream, and put to it five quarts of milk warm
from the cow. Ihen put runnet to it, and stir it well. ..."
Other Resources:
