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Questions tagged [cheesecake]

Questions about cheesecake, a kind of rich dessert cake made with cream and soft cheese on a graham cracker, cookie, or pastry crust, typically topped with a fruit sauce.

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How do I wrap a spring-form pan in foil so it doesn't leak when I bake in a water bath?

I have never found a spring-form pan that does not leak. I have never been able to wrap a spring-form pan so that some of the water doesn't get into the pan. I can wrap it so that a lot of the water doesn't come into the pan. But it seems to me that…
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Why doesn't my cheese cake rise when cooked in a water bath?

When I cook a cheesecake using the water bath method, the cheesecake does not rise. It stays flat. How do I make my cheesecake rise?
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Salvaging a cheesecake that's oozing butter

I just made a White Chocolate Raspberry cheesecake, and it ended up being a failure appearance-wise. For some reason, it cracked a lot, and the batter ended up super lumpy, so the cheesecake is all heterogenous looking: The main problem though can…
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Why isn't my American-style baked cheesecake very sweet or rising significantly?

I am trying to make a good American-style baked cheesecake. I tried one recipe and it did not rise as much as I would have expected and it was not as sweet as I would have hoped. Hope that someone can solve this problem for me! thanks :)
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Matcha cheesecake can't keep the bright green color

I made a no-bake matcha cheesecake with cream cheese, yogurt, whipping cream, matcha powder and gelatin. The type of matcha powder I used was not very green but it was ok. However, the next day, the green color turned grey, not completely grey but…
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Can I bake a "no bake" cheesecake?

Random, but I haven't seen this anywhere else. I realize this can't apply to every "no-bake" cheesecake recipe for good-reason, but I'm wondering if it would be safe to try. Has anyone ever done it? Note: This isn't asking for opinion, but rather…
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What adjustments when doubling a cheesecake recipe?

My cheesecake recipe calls for a 9 in pie dish. I want to double the recipe and bake in a single, glass 9.5 in pie dish. I make it about every year for Christmas, but last year I made a pumpkin cheesecake in a 9 in pan, and it called for 32oz of…
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Cheesecake in rectangular pan

Can I make a cheesecake with cookie crust Ina a parchment lined rectangular pan so I can cut it in little squares?
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Why cheesecake needs hard base?

I love cheesecake. I am sure you loves it too. One thing I don't know that why cheesecake needs the hard base that too made up from biscuits? Can't we just put normal base? Edit : Hard Base : graham cracker crust Soft Base : Pastry Sponge
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Can I mix anything into cheesecake batter?

When I say "anything" I mean things that might go well with cheesecake - ie, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, etc. In particular I've got cranberries in mind. All the fruit-related cheesecake recipes I've seen save the fruit for a topping. Is mixing…
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How do I make my NY style Cheese cake...less "cakey"?

Just found this site and looks like the right place to ask this question. I have my Grandmother's/Aunt's NY-style cheesecake recipe that tastes wonderful but doesn't cut well, kinda too cakey. I've even used a "hot/wet" knife. My aunt used to sell…
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Freezing cheesecake with strawberries

Can you freeze unbaked cheesecake with cut fresh strawberries mixing in the cheese mixture filling?
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Cheesecake in Fridge Can i I freeze?

I've had a store-bought cheesecake in the refrigerator for four days. Would it be safe to freeze it?
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Cheesecake without eggs

Can a delicious cheesecake be made without eggs? Without aquafava or seeds? Eggs are becoming more and more expensive but I'd rather not give up cheesecake, if I can help it.
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How can I adapt this cheesecake recipe so that it doesn’t crack?

Below is the family cheesecake recipe. It’s perfect, except for the crack that always happens during one of the cooling steps. I’ve tried almost everything. Water baths, eliminating the flour/starch, sliding a knife down the edges, using a “push”…
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