The First Ever Cheesecake Was Served in Ancient Greece

Written on 08/26/2026
Thomas Kissel

Cheesecake is one of the most recognizable and popular desserts. You may assume its origins trace back to France or possibly Italy, as the fluffy cream cheesecake has become a staple of traditional bakeries. But cheesecake has a very different origin: ancient Greece. The original cheesecake is thought by researchers to have been created on […]