Cheesecake strain guide
Cheesecake is an indica-leaning strain from the Cheese family. People know it for a funky, savoury cheese smell with a sweet edge, and for a relaxed, sleepy feel that most save for the evening.
Where does Cheesecake come from?
Sources agree Cheesecake comes from the Cheese family, but they disagree on the details. One major database lists it as a cross of Confidential Cheese and Girl Scout Candy, bred by Mad Scientist Genetics. Another also names Confidential Cheese as a parent, but its description calls Cheesecake a cross of Cheese and an unknown indica, first developed in the Netherlands.
Confidential Cheese itself is a cross of Cheese and LA Confidential. Because sources don't agree on the second parent, Cheesecake's full lineage is not well documented. A seed company also sells a different strain spelled Cheeesecake, so the name may cover more than one plant.
What does Cheesecake smell and taste like?
Cheese is the first thing most people notice: a pungent, musky, slightly sour smell that some compare to blue cheese. Under that sits an earthy base and a lingering sweetness, which is where the "cake" in the name comes in. Some reviewers also mention butter, pine or a little lemon.
The one published terpene profile we found lists limonene, linalool and myrcene. Limonene adds a citrus lift, linalool a soft floral note and myrcene the earthy depth. Treat that as a rough guide, since terpene data for this strain is thin.
Cheesecake effects: what people report
People most often describe Cheesecake as relaxed and sleepy, with some euphoria along the way. A few reviews mention feeling happy, giggly or focused, but the common thread is a calm, settled feel later in the day.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling anxious or getting a headache.
How strong is Cheesecake?
Published figures for Cheesecake are limited. The main listing puts it at about 21% to 22% THC, with very little CBD, which is above average. Few other sources publish numbers, so the batch in your hand may differ.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The label on your product is the number that counts.
Buying Cheesecake in Canada
Cheesecake is not a common name, and since sources describe different lineages, a product called Cheesecake may not be the same plant as another. Don't confuse it with similarly named strains like Blueberry Cheesecake or Strawberry Cheesecake, which are separate strains.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that funky smell.
Cheesecake vs Cheese
Cheese is the root of Cheesecake's family, whether through Confidential Cheese or directly. Both have that unmistakable sour, savoury smell, but Cheesecake adds more sweetness on top, closer to a dessert than a cheese board. Cheese is often described as a balanced hybrid, while Cheesecake reports lean more relaxed and sleepy. If you want the original funk, start with Cheese. If you like the funk with a sweeter edge, try Cheesecake.
Strains like Cheesecake
If you like Cheesecake, these are the closest matches:
- Cheese: the family root, with the same sour, savoury smell.
- Blue Cheese: adds a sweet berry note to the Cheese funk, with a relaxed reputation.
- LA Confidential: behind its Confidential Cheese side, a calm, earthy indica.
- Girl Scout Cookies: if the sweet, dessert side is what you like.
