Pregnancy food guidance
Cheesecake
Depends—Ingredients matter
Cheesecake is generally fine when made with pasteurized dairy and safely cooked or pasteurized eggs.
What changes the answer for Cheesecake
- Pasteurized cream cheese and dairy: choose this.
- Baked filling: cook thoroughly.
- No-bake or homemade recipe: check for raw egg.
- Keep refrigerated.
Why it matters for Cheesecake
Dairy pasteurization, egg preparation and refrigeration determine the main food-safety concerns.
Practical takeaway
Choose a refrigerated product made with pasteurized dairy and no raw egg.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States