Classic Homemade Cheesecake
This Classic Homemade Cheesecake is a rich, smooth and creamy New York- style cheesecake. This recipe is simple and just the best I have made or had. It's perfect. For best results use a water bath to get perfect rise and a top with no cracks.
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All About Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. The main/filling, and thickest, layer consists of a mixture of a soft, fresh cheese (typically cottage cheese, cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, and sugar.
Cheesecake crust
The bottom layer, it most often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies (or digestive biscuits), graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake.
Cheesecake sweeteners
Cheesecake is usually sweetened with sugar and may be flavored in different ways: vanilla, spices, lemon, chocolate, pumpkin, or other flavors may be added to the main cheese layer.
Toppings for Cheesecake.
Flavors and visual appeal are added as toppings to finish the dessert. These includes: whipped cream, nuts, fruits (for example strawberries), cookies, fruit sauce, chocolate, chocolate syrup, etc.
Do you need a water bath for cheesecake?
A water bath is a pan of hot water that you place in the oven. It's also called a bain-marie. A water bath helps more delicate bakes, especially cheesecakes bake more evenly and prevent cracks.
N.B The most effective way to bake your cheesecake is in a water bath.
Storing Cheesecake:
- Refrigerate to retain the cheesecake freshness and moisture. Cover with plastic wrap or foil to keep the cake from drying out. As a result, Cheesecake will keep up to 5 days when wrapped properly.
- On the other hand, most cheesecakes can be kept in the freezer 1 to 2 months and later thawed before serving.
Categories of cheesecake
Cheesecakes can be broadly categorized into two basic types:
- Bake
- Unbaked.
Some do not have a crust or base.
Equipment needed to bake the perfect Classic Homemade Cheesecake:
9" Springform baking pan
To make sure you get perfect results every time, first you need the right kind of pan for your cheesecake. The easiest ones to work with are springform pans, which comes in two pieces: a circular base, and a hinged side piece that you release with a latch when you’re ready to take your cheesecake out of the tin.
Cheesecake-making calls for a whisk of some kind , a hand-whisk will do just fine; but an electric one, such as the Cuisinart Hand Mixer will speed things up.
Classic Homemade Cheesecake
An accurate scale is a must.
Place cheesecake in a water-bath, to ensure the mixture cooks gently and evenly. All you need is a deep roasting pan into which your springform pan will fit comfortably.
In addition, A rubber spatula, heavy duty foil and cake stand are also required.
Above all, this Classic Homemade Cheesecake Recipe is amzaing! And as a result your friends and family will be happy! That is to say, what are you waiting on? Go on and bake the best Cheesecake ever!
