The history of cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece, where it originated and was served at the first Olympic Games in 776 BC. Cheese making can be traced as far back as 2000 BC. The Romans later spread cheesecake from Greece throughout Europe. Centuries later, cheesecake recipes were brought to America by immigrants. While the original cheesecake recipe came from Greece, it adapted over time and territories to include different culinary styles and variations, though the basic cheese, flour and sweetener ingredients remain.