what is the difference between a pie and cheesecake?
Pies, traditionally, have two types of crust: the pastry crust and the crumb crust. ... Generally cheesecakes are cylindrical, 4-6″ tall or more, have a baked custard center, and a crumb crust. With a minor change in appearance, any pastry that is a crumb crust filled with custard and baked, in my mind, is a pie.