Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Cheesecake originates from which country?"
Cheesecake is a beloved dessert around the world. While many assume that it has its origins in New York, it actually dates back to ancient Greece. In Greece, cheesecake was considered to be a good source of energy, and there is evidence that it was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 B.C. Greek brides of the era also cooked and served cheesecake to their wedding guests. The writer Athenaeus is credited for writing the first Greek cheesecake recipe in 230 A.D. It was not until the 18th century, however, that cheesecake would start to look like something we recognize in the United States today.
