# Do you want your cheesecake served with a spoon? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 22, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924 "2018-04-22T23:51:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/21 "2018-04-23T17:56:14Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > But then you have to scrape the spoon with your teeth. Or suck the spoon. I’m going to add this to my list of “Things I learned from the Internet that are big problems for other people, but I never conceived could be an issue.” I’m not saying you’re doing anything wrong; I just never thought this could be one of those everyday annoyances that some people have. I’m aggressively ambivalent about eating most deserts with a fork or a spoon. And if anyone has a problem with me not caring, they can use whatever utensil they wish to deal with it, because I’m sorry, I’m just not going to apologize for not having an opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/22 "2018-04-23T21:50:50Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > I’m going to add this to my list of “Things I learned from the Internet that are big problems for other people, but I never conceived could be an issue.” I’m not saying you’re doing anything wrong; I just never thought this could be one of those everyday annoyances that some people have. > pinion. I literally have never put any thought in the subject prior to this thread. I mean, I’e always preferred to eat cake with a fork, but until now I’ve never really considered why. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/23 "2018-04-23T21:52:48Z")
> [@DesertDog](#): > > If you have to use a spoon for your cheesecake, something went wrong. Exactly. I can eat cheesecake with a spoon, of course, but I shouldn’t need one. ---
**Author:** ![minlokwat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/minlokwat/32/2844_2.png) [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/24 "2018-04-24T00:08:09Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > You have to put a spoon in your mouth in order to eat a dessert, which means that you’re feeling and tasting metal along with your food, a sensation I’d rather avoid. Right. In the movie _ **Monster’s Ball** _, Billy Bob’s character is in a diner and he orders a bowl of ice cream. When it’s brought to him by his non-regular waitress, Halle Berry, he tells her he needs a plastic spoon. I originally thought this was some sort of odd character quirk but came to realize that Billy Bob’s character was right and ice cream should not be eaten with a metal spoon. We have some dedicated plastic spoons that are specifically used for ice cream and I don’t think I could go back to using a metal spoon. I don’t know why but it just don’t seem right. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/25 "2018-04-24T00:25:48Z")
> [@Alessan](#): > > I literally have never put any thought in the subject prior to this thread. I mean, I’e always preferred to eat cake with a fork, but until now I’ve never really considered why. I’m quite fascinated by this. Not sure why. ---
**Author:** ![suranyi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/26 "2018-04-24T04:31:27Z")
Well, if I recall correctly, and it’s been many years since I read it, Miss Manners said dessert should properly be served with both a fork and a spoon. Because with almost any dessert there are some aspects easiest to eat with a fork, and others with a spoon. So give both. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/27 "2018-04-24T13:45:35Z")
> [@Doctor\_Jackson](#): > > I prefer my cheesecake served with fresh strawberries. How I convey it to my mouth matters little, but convey it I will! Hear Hear! Serve it with a damned manure shovel for all I care, just put the damned thing in front of me and step off. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/28 "2018-04-24T14:20:55Z")
> [@boytyperanma](#): > > Why is default at resurants for deserts a spoon? Does anyone want to eat cheesecake or any other cake or pie with a spoon? > > I normally just put a fork from dinner to the side if I order dessert rather than request one. Like you I hide a fork to the very end of my visit/meal but there are times depending on the exact cut and dish that I would use a spoon for cheesecake. I want every last crumb dammit. ---
**Author:** ![The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_King_of_Soup)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/29 "2018-04-26T23:35:32Z")
Well, dessert forks exist, and there’s even such a thing as an ice-cream fork, but they’re uncommon in restaurants. For me, spoons work about as well as forks for cheesecakes and custard pies and such; maybe better if there’s ice cream or sauces of whipped cream involved. Cakes, fruit pies, marshmallow meatloaf meringue, are all forkworthy. ---
**Author:** ![DavidwithanR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@DavidwithanR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidwithanR)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/30 "2018-04-26T23:56:08Z")
Any utensil that is clean and about the right size will do. I can’t remember if I used a spoon or a fork last time, but I remember it worked just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Ashtura](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ashtura/32/2963_2.png) [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/31 "2018-04-27T03:46:46Z")
I’d eat a cheese cake with my damn hands if no utensil was available. Id prefer a fork though. Spoons are for wet mushy melty things. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/32 "2018-04-27T06:03:51Z")
Just gimme the damn cheesecake already. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2018, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/33 "2018-04-28T05:49:18Z")
Timely question as I’m eating cheesecake right now with a spoon. I wouldn’t care if it was a fork but I honestly prefer a spoon for anything I don’t have to poke. There’s some sensory annoyance with forks hitting my teeth or the plate. It’s like nails on a chalk board. I don’t know why spoons don’t do it. ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2018, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/34 "2018-04-28T06:01:50Z")
A cake fork\*. Eating solid things with spoons is for children. - I don’t know if these are universal, but in The Netherlands as set of mini forks for cakes and pies are something that most people have. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/35 "2018-04-28T06:05:11Z")
In Thailand, putting a fork in your mouth is considered as gauche as putting a knife in your mouth would be in the West. They eat with fork and spoon, but the fork is mainly for pushing food onto the spoon. (Chopsticks are for noodle dishes only.) I have seen forks being used to spear meat and it on occasion, but in general it’s not done. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2018, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/36 "2018-04-28T11:44:49Z")
I don’t care if the server brings a spoon or a fork; what I REALLY want is a privacy screen, so I don’t have to feel self-conscious when I pick up the dish to lick it clean. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/37 "2018-04-29T07:18:49Z")
On a side note, the wife and I this evening attended the 2018 Waikiki Spam Jam, where we had, among other Spam delights, Spam and [haupia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haupia) cheesecake. We were given a spoon to eat it with. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/38 "2018-04-29T13:21:01Z")
Most desserts—including pies and cakes—go better with a spoon. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/39 "2018-04-29T13:38:48Z")
Only if you’re a savage. A savage, I tell you! ---
**Author:** ![MonkeyCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@MonkeyCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyCat)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924/40 "2018-04-30T03:07:38Z")
Just to be a nuisance, I will say that Starbucks has never once served me with a spoon. Their cheesecake comes with a fork. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-your-cheesecake-served-with-a-spoon/812924.md?page=3)