Cheesecake is a very delicious and rich dessert that people of all ages enjoy. The basic ingredients in cheesecake include sugar, cream, cream cheese, eggs, milk, and any types of topping you wish to include. The most popular and traditional flavor of cheesecake is cherry. Depending on the area of the world you live in you will find traditional styles of cheesecake that are popular there. For example the cheesecake found in many areas of Philadelphia is much lighter and creamer than those found around New York.