Cheese cake is an extremely popular dessert that is loved by people all over the world. Cheesecake has a topping made of soft, fresh cheese and a base that consists of biscuit, pastry or sponge. Cheese cake can be made with a wide array of different ingredients depending on the preferences. Some of the most popular cheese cake recipes include strawberry cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, lemon cheesecake, mango cheesecake, chocolate cheese cake etc. However, cheese cake does not mean sweet desserts, cheese can also be savory delights, which are offered sometimes as hors d’oeuvre or even accompanies salads. Most countries around the world have their own versions of cheese cakes and the recipes can differ to quite an extent. In United States, cheesecake recipes can have distinctive differences depending in the state it is being prepared. New York style cheese cake is dependent on heavy cream while in Pennsylvania, a tangy type of cheese is used. In Philadelphia, cheesecake is much lighter in texture and yet quite rich in flavor. The UK, Australian and New Zealand version of cheese cake consists of a base made from crushed biscuits and butter and topped with a fruit compote. The filling usually consists of a mixture of cream cheese, sugar and cream and it is not baked. Irrespective of whatever manner or method cheesecake may be made, it is undoubtedly one of the most delicious dessert ever prepared.