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Time, effort, and expense go into making a cheesecake and most of us do not make this delectable dessert on a regular basis. We are sharing some tips to insure that your cheesecake baking venture is a success.
- Springform pans are normally used when making cheesecake as it allows easy removable of the cake. There are recipes that call for muffin tins, cake pans and even mini cheesecake pans (they have removable bottoms). Just remember, if you use a plain cake pan, grease it well and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Grease the bottom and sides of the springform pan as it helps prevent the filling from cracking when the cheesecake cools. During the cooling stage, the cheesecake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Mix the cream cheese until perfectly smooth prior to adding the other ingredients, unless otherwise specified.
- Always soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing. This will avoid lumps in the batter.. For a smooth texture, remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator at least 1 1/2 hours ahead
- Overbeating puts too much air into the mixture and will cause air bubbles on the surface of the cake. Use medium speed to avoid beating in too much air. Also avoid overbeating when adding the other ingredients because the cheesecake will puff during baking, then collapse and split when cooled.
- Unless specified, do not substitute reduced
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Butter to Olive Oil Conversion Chart
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An Apple Guide
A very useful guide to apples that will help you make your choice of variety easier and help you gage exactly how many apples you
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Cake Mix Doctor Baking Tip
Add some extra crunch to a Bundt cake recipe
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Cake Pan Size Conversions
Trying to fit a square cake into a round pan? Find out how much batter you'll need. If you have an unusual pan size and would like to figure out its capacity, measure the amount of water it takes to fill the pan.
- Compare that measurement to the volumes in our chart (or the cake pan size listed in your recipe) to determine how much batter you'll need.
- To ensure a cake rises evenly, you should only fill your pans to the half-way mark.
- The baking time may change as well, so it is imperative that you keep a watchful eye on your cake, and check for doneness using your preferred method.
- It's always better to have a little extra batter, rather than not enough. Once you've filled the pans half-full, use any remaining batter to bake a few cupcakes.
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How to Clean a Spice Grinder
To clean a spice grinder, just grind some raw rice or piece of bread. It helps absorb the old flavors.
Virginia Willis, author of Bon App
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Tomatoes & Alcohol
"I like to think about the science of cooking. For instance, tomatoes contain flavors soluble in alcohol only. If making a tomato dish, it helps to add a touch of alcohol. Even sliced tomatoes, if spritzed with white wine, the flavor will be heightened. "
Virginia Willis, author of Bon App
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Quick Way to Bring Eggs & Margarine to Room Temperature
When baking, most recipes call for eggs and margarine/butter to be at room temperature. If you forgot to leave them out, don't worry
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Tip for Freezing Baked Goods
When freezing baked goods, make sure that they are thoroughly cooled. Place in a freezer bag and close almost all the way. Insert a straw into the opening and suck out all of the air and then seal. This technique removes any chance of ice crystals forming in the bag, which would change the texture and flavor of your baked product. Almost any food can be frozen this way.
Tina Wasserman, author of Entr
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