How to cook cheesecake

How to make cheesecake...

Step 1: You preheat your oven to the temperature recommended in your cheesecake recipe. To prevent water from leaking into the removable bottom of the cake mould, packing aluminum foil completely around the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan. Place the cheesecake into a jellyroll pan (or any baking pan with sides) and place the pans into the oven. Use a teakettle to fill the outer pan with hot water. Cheesecakes usually bake for about 1-� hours, so check the bath after the first hour and refill if necessary.

Step 2: Because cheesecake is very soft, it can be difficult to when it's done baking. One way to check for doneness is to take the cake's internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. The ideal temperature for a cheesecake is around 160 to 165 degrees. You can also insert a small knife into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Some bakers turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in it for an additional hour to ensure it's completely set.

Step 3:Once the cheesecake has been removed from the oven, it needs to cooling thoroughly-in preference to overnight. The cake will have taken the edges of the pan. Carefully run a small knife around the edge of the pan to loosen any pieces that might stick to the pan.

Step 4:You unclip the hanger at the side of the pan, watching for any areas that stick. Carefully lift the external over the top of the cake. If you used a plain cake pan and don't want to serve dessert in the pan, invert a plate covered with a sheet of oil paper over the pan. Tip the cake pan over the plate, and remove the pan. Invert a serving plate over the bottom of the cheesecake, and turn inside out. Remove the top plate and paper, trying not to peel the "skin" on the surface of the cheesecake can be covered any mistakes by chocolate, a fruit sauce.

Step 5:For a spotless look, you can soften the sides of the cheesecake with a hot, wet knife. Any toppings can be added at this point.A layer of lightly sweetened sour cream.