How to Bake the Perfect Cheesecake

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I’m spilling all the info on How to Bake the Perfect Cheesecake. Below are tips and suggestions for baking the perfect creamy cheesecake that doesn’t crack.

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Bake the Perfect Cheesecake

How to Bake the Perfect Cheesecake

  • Make sure ALL ingredients are room temperature. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and they’ll come to room temperature faster.
  • Use good, quality ingredients. I have better results using Philadelphia brand cream cheese and real butter. (This is not a sponsored post for Philadelphia Cream Cheese.)
  • Don’t overbeat cheesecake, add eggs, one at a time on low speed until just blended.
  • Cream just until smooth and no lumps are visible.
  • Gently stir in any ingredients such as chocolate, fruit or nuts at the end of the mixing process.
  • Bake in the oven on the middle rack with a pan half full of water on the lower rack. I fill a 9×13 casserole dish half full of water and place on the lowest rack.
  • Use a heavy-gauge pan and the size recommended in the recipe. This allows for more even baking.
  • Spray bottom and sides of a springform pan. This prevents sticking and cracking.
  • Preheat oven. This ensures proper heat level.

My Traditional Cheesecake recipe is a classic vanilla cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. It's creamy and smooth without being heavy.

 

  • Do not over-bake. The top will change from shiny to matte when done. It will be slightly puffy except for the very center. (The center will set while cooling.) If cooked too long it’ll crack.
  • Do not open the oven door while the cheesecake is baking.
  • Do not check doneness by sticking a wooden pick or knife in it. This will cause cracking.
  • Cool in the oven with the door open for 20 to 30 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • After removing from the oven, run a thin knife or spatula around the edge to loosen from the sides. Do not unlock the fastener or remove it from the pan right away.
  • Cool cheesecake away from drafts.
  • Refrigerate when completely cool.
  • If all these tips fail and you the top does crack:  top with fresh fruit, chocolate syrup, or caramel. Ah, yes, the art of camouflage!

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