Cheesecake, homemade

Homemade cheesecake is a dessert usually made with a cheese-based filling and a biscuit or pastry base. The figures here describe a prepared homemade recipe, rather than a branded product. It mainly provides fat and carbohydrate, with some protein. Per 100g, it contains 23g of fat, including 13g of saturated fat, and 25g of carbohydrate, including 16g of sugars.

Saturated fat and sugars are relevant when considering overall dietary intake. Eating too much saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol, while frequent consumption of sugary foods can contribute to tooth decay. The composition of homemade cheesecake varies with the ingredients and recipe used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are shown in the tables below.