Combining the Dough in Cheesecake
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Question
In a cheesecake that has a layer of dough and a layer of cheese, does the cheese combine with the dough for the measure of establishing a meal?
Answer
It does not combine for the blessing of 'Al HaMichya' but does combine for the obligation of 'Borei Nefashot'.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 208
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