Scientists have created the world's first 3D-printed cheesecake.
Scientists have created a 3D-printed cheesecake (c) Jonathan Blutinger/Columbia Engineering
Engineers at Columbia University required just 30 minutes to create the sweet treat as the technology precisely layered seven edible inks to form a triangular shape.
The foundation ingredient is graham crackers and the layers consist of peanut butter, Nutella, cherry drizzle, banana puree, strawberry jelly and whipped cream.
The team did not share how the vegan cheesecake tastes but discussed how the experiment could upheave the food assembly industry.
The study's lead author Jonathan Blutinger said: "Because 3D food printing is still a nascent technology, it needs an ecosystem of supporting industries such as food cartridge manufacturers, downloadable recipe files, and an environment in which to create and share these recipes.
"Its customisability makes it particularly practical for the plant-based meat market, where texture and flavour need to be carefully formulated to mimic real meats."