1. A dessert of substantial density, often baked to achieve a firm yet yielding texture; particularly noted for the application of a fruit topping that does not compromise its structural integrity.
2.colloq. A culinary edifice impervious to the passage of a standard fork, requiring the commitment of a full dessert spoon.
In a sentence,
"He marveled at the thiccc New York cheesecake in the bakery window. The blueberries were merely an accent."
Etymology,
From cheese (Middle English: 'ches', from Old English 'cyse') + cake (Middle English: 'cāk', from Old Norse 'kaka'). The New York variant, hardened by city grit, embraces a forthright approach to dairy.
Yes. Cheesecake, New York is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on June 20, 2026 and filed in the Foods of Substance section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.
What makes a new york cheesecake thiccc?
A culinary edifice impervious to the passage of a standard fork, requiring the commitment of a full dessert spoon.
Is "thiccc" spelled with three c's?
Yes. The Thiccctionary house spelling uses three c's, distinguishing the editorial register from the colloquial "thicc" (two c's) and standard "thick" (one c).
Sources
Photograph by Snappr, via Unsplash. Catalogued under plate LXXI.
