Strawberry Cheesecake for a Special Occasion
A creamy cheesecake base and strawberries—a combination that needs no explanation. One of the safest choices when there are children among the guests.
What Does It Taste Like?
The filling is thick, creamy, and has a mild, milky sweetness. The strawberries add a juicy, berry-like tartness and an aroma that’s immediately noticeable. The flavor is simple and straightforward, with no surprises—and that’s exactly why this cheesecake is the most popular choice among berry-flavored options.
What occasions is it suitable for?
Children’s birthdays, family celebrations, summer gatherings, graduations, tea parties, and get-togethers with friends. It’s perfect any time of year, but especially in the summer.
Weight and Servings
A whole cheesecake weighs 1.4 kg and yields 12 servings of approximately 125 g each. It’s enough for a group of up to twelve guests.
How to Order in Kharkiv
The price for a whole cheesecake is 1380 UAH, and a slice is 115 UAH. We prepare it for your chosen date; orders must be placed at least two days in advance. Delivery within Kharkiv or pickup available.
The Story of a Strawberry That Didn’t Exist in Nature
The modern large strawberry is a man-made plant: it didn’t exist anywhere in the world until the 18th century, and it came about thanks to a French military engineer.
A Spy from Chile
In 1712, Amédée-François Frazière set out for Chile on a reconnaissance mission to study Spanish fortifications. Along the way, he noticed the local strawberries: the berries were the size of a walnut, much larger than European wild strawberries.
He dug up several plants and transported them across the Atlantic for half a year, sharing his own drinking water with them. Five plants survived the journey to France.
Accidental Crossbreeding
The Chilean strawberries barely bore fruit in Europe—the plants that were brought over turned out to be female. The solution was found at the Brest Botanical Garden, where a North American variety had been planted nearby. They cross-pollinated, and the hybrid produced large, sweet, and fragrant berries—the very strawberries we eat today.
Coincidentally, the surname Frézier comes from the French word fraise, meaning “strawberry.” The family adopted it back in the Middle Ages because of a coat of arms featuring three berries.
Why Strawberries Go Well with Cheese
The cheesecake base is rich and neutral, while strawberries are tart and aromatic. The milk fat traps the berries’ aromatic compounds and releases them more slowly, which is why the strawberry flavor in cheesecake lasts longer than in a fresh berry.