Question 1

Why is my cranberry cheesecake watery?

Accepted Answer

One of the worst mistakes is to use fat-free or low-fat ingredients. Please do not do this. A cheesecake needs extra fat to be rich and creamy. Another thing that could have happened was the water bath leaking into the pan. Remove the cake from the crust; hopefully, that will fix the problem. Also, overmixing can cause the cake to be watery. Do not overmix the cheesecake. Another issue may be the most obvious. The temperature of the ingredients. They have to be at room temperature. Remember that.

Question 2

Do I have to use a water bath on my cheesecake?

Accepted Answer

Although it is not 100% necessary, it is highly recommended to make a creamy cheesecake without any cracks or wrinkles, even in a cake that has a topping that will cover it. Besides, it is not that difficult. If leakage worries you, place the springform pan inside another pan before placing it inside the roasting pan instead of foil. Or place the roasting pan on the lower rack of the oven instead. It will still add moisture to the oven.

Question 3

Why is my cheesecake crust hard?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons for a hard crust. First, it could be from too much butter. Since butter firms up when it chills, it will be hard to cut after being in the fridge for the length of time that it takes to get the cheesecake to set. It could also be that the crust was packed too tightly. Just pack the crumbs until they feel firm. One more thing that can cause this problem is the type and brand of cookies. Some are harder than others. I only use Honey Maid or Nabisco graham crackers.

Question 4

Why are my cranberries so bitter?

Accepted Answer

Cranberries are known to be both tart and bitter. The tannins in them cause the bitterness, and this is natural. However, it is easy to sweeten them to help them lose their bitterness. For instance, in this recipe, they are cooked with orange juice and sugar and then tossed in sugar again before being used to top the cheesecake. If they are bitter after that, there is something wrong. Get new cranberries and start over.

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