Question 1

How do i know when a cheesecake is done baking?

Accepted Answer

Gently shake the cake, If the cheesecake looks nearly set and only a small area in the center jiggles slightly, it is done. The center will firm up during the cooling time, as it will cook from the residual heat. Therefore, make sure you don’t overcook it, since it will also cook later from residual heat.

Question 2

How to remove a cheesecake from the springform pan?

Accepted Answer

Carefully run a small knife around the edge of the pan, starting all the way up and working your way down. rnUnbuckle the spring form pan and remove the circular band only after the cheesecake has been properly chilled and becomes cold.

Question 3

How to fix a cracked cheesecake?

Accepted Answer

There are a few easy ways to hide or fix a cracked cheesecake top, here are my favorites: First, cool it completely and refrigerate it for at least 6-8 hours. Only when you have a COLD cheesecake on your hands, you can start fixing the cracks. This technique will work on small to medium cracks. If the crack is too deep, imagine splitting the cheesecake in half. I would recommend using this method to fix the crack as much as possible, and after that, continue by adding some topping to it. You will need: 1) a small offset spatula 2) hot water 3) a kitchen towel. Now into fixing it: dip the spatula into hot water (or you can use your fingers, wet them in hot water first) and gently use it to push and press down in the area of the crack and spread to fill in the crack until the top is smooth. Clean the spatula with the towel as needed. In the end, clean the offset spatula with the kitchen towel again, and dip it again into warm water and smooth the top of the cheesecake until you are happy with how the crack has been covered. Do NOT rush through this process. Another option is to add a thin layer of sour cream topping if the cracks are small. Or you can add a layer of whipped cream topping and garnish the cheesecake with fresh fruits.

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