Did you know cheesecake has roots stretching back to ancient Greece? We're talking 2000 BC! Imagine enjoying a slice at a Greek symposium! Archaeologists even found cheese molds on the island of Samos from that time. These early versions were super simple: cheese, wheat, and honey. A Greek physician named Aegimus even wrote a whole book about cheesecake in the 5th century AD.
The Romans grabbed the recipe, added eggs and crushed cheese, and spread it across Europe. Thanks, Roman Empire, for the deliciousness! Different regions put their own spin on it, using local dairy and cooking styles. It evolved as it travelled.
Our modern cheesecake, with cream cheese and a pastry crust, is a much newer invention. But we still owe a debt to those ancient Greek bakers!
Learn more in our short video!