チーズケーキ

From English "cheesecake." An extremely popular dessert in Japan, found in cafés, convenience stores, and patisseries. Japan distinguishes several types that learners will encounter on menus.

Types

• ベイクドチーズケーキ: baked cheesecake — dense and rich, the classic Western style
• レアチーズケーキ: no-bake cheesecake — lighter, chilled, not baked
• スフレチーズケーキ: soufflé cheesecake — light and fluffy, a Japanese specialty
• バスクチーズケーキ: Basque cheesecake — caramelized top, became a major trend in Japan

Common collocations

• チーズケーキを焼(や)く: to bake a cheesecake
• 濃厚(のうこう)なチーズケーキ: rich cheesecake
• チーズケーキ専門店(せんもんてん): cheesecake specialty shop

Similar words

• ショートケーキ: shortcake — Japan's most iconic cake, a sponge cake with strawberries and cream
• ティラミス: tiramisu — another popular cream-based Western dessert
• タルト: tart — pastry-based dessert, sometimes with cheese filling