Cheesecakes are delightful sweet or savoury treats that are made with soft and fresh cheeses. They can also be integrated with other several ingredients, including sugar, eggs and cream. Cheesecake flavorings are also possible and normally include chocolate or rum and fruit toppings, like berries.
Nowadays, there are several variations of cheesecakes. There are those that are designed for dieters and some for vegetarians. But no matter what kind of cheesecake is created, they still follow the basic guideline and usually have the common challenges in cooking.
The Challenges of Making Cheesecakes
In the United States, modern cheesecakes use cream cheese, while ricotta cheese for Italian cheesecakes and quark cheese for German cheesecakes. The kind of cheese used for the cheesecake not only affects the taste and texture of the pie but also the capability to incorporate other certain types of ingredients. Additionally, thinly made cheesecake batter will not be structurally sound but can also tend to fall apart at the table. However, one method of avoiding this is through the use of unflavored gelatin or cornstarch beaten with eggs.
The most common...