Mastering the art of baking cheesecakes is an arduous task. It is hard for anyone to perfect the method of cooking a wide variety of cheesecakes just by following simple recipes. However, there are several pointers that can help in baking cheesecakes like a pro.
The Texture
The distinct texture of the cheesecake mainly relies on the cheese blended with sugar and eggs. However, it is the type of cheese that informs the character of the cheesecake. For instance, the New York style cheesecake is dense since it is made with cream cheese; the Italian is lither because of ricotta.
There are also other cheeses that can be used to achieve different texture. One is the Neufchatel, popularly used in French cheesecakes. Also, cottage cheese, and fresh cheeses like the mascarpone, goats cheese, and fromage blanc can be used.
The Mixing and the Cracking
Unlike other kinds of cakes, where the key is beating air into the batter, cheesecakes suffer if over-mixed. In order to achieve wonderful results, it is advisable to have all the ingredients stored at room temperature before mixing.
Cracking is probably the most common problem in baking cheesecakes....