For your next cheesecake, try the stunningStrawberry Cheesecakeor famousBasque Cheesecake!
Baked cheesecake made easy!
This is aneasyCheesecake recipe.
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But you know what?
In my humble opinion, cheesecake is easier to make than cakes.
And its definitely easier than making pastry.
The risk of failure with baked cheesecakes is lower.
Theres no rising agent, no gelatine to set it.
If the surface cracks (but it shouldnt, with my tips!
How would anyone know if the surface is cracked??
Its firm but has a little give so it doesnt crack with the slightest bend.
We cant flip cheesecake upside down like with cakes!!
Paper overhang this also helps remove the cheesecake.
Just slide it right off the cake pan base!
Press biscuit crumbs firmly using something flat.
Use something with straight walls and a flat base I use a measuring cup.
Easy Cheesecake recipe tips (contd)
Dont over-beat the batter.
Unlike cake batters, we dont want to aerate cheesecake batter to make it rise too much.
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Room temp ingredients double-check the cream cheese is softened and the eggs are at room temp.
This will ensure your cheesecake filling is beautifully smooth as it should be!
Bake on a low temp helps ensure the surface doesnt crack.
No water bath its tedious and makes no difference.
See thisStrawberry Cheesecakefor notes and a side by side comparison.
Like this famousJapanese Cotton Cheesecakeon my mothers website,RecipeTin Japan.
Then theres the beautifulBasque Cheesecakewith its signature caramelised surface which is also very light.
This one is in between.
It is creamy and definitely indulgent, but not dense.
The texture is light when you cut into it but the mouthfeel is creamy.
Its sweet but not overly so.
I have more of a savoury than sweet tooth so I dont enjoy extremely sweet desserts too much.
And lastly, a little touch of lemon zest just gives it that perfect finishing tough.
All those words to describe the cheesecake.
I should have just said THIS IS DARN DELICIOUS!!!
I wasextremelycranky with him.
Yet look at him, eyeing the cheesecake!
He still thinks hes going to get some!!!
Not a chance Dozer, not a chance!
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