Have a roasting pan with hot water ready to receive the well-wrapped cheesecake and bake. Then, give the cheesecake a chance to chill and set up overnight. The next day, make a simple stovetop caramel sauce for the pecan topping. Spoon and spread the “pecan pie filling” on top of the chilled cheesecake and viola! A memorable and beautiful dessert sure to amaze and delight at any event.

However, if you want to make this in a 9×13 shallow pan, you will cut your dessert into bars instead of slices. Chocolate Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake Bites! These single serving no-bake cheesecake bites are perfect for summer, plus they are gluten-free. Cheesecake is one of my absolute FAVORITE Fall desserts! In any shape, flavor or form, cheesecake is always a creamy, delightfully delectable good time.

But, there are a few things I would highly recommend having in your tool belt. Cover and refrigerate cheesecake until ready to serve. Chill the topping in the fridge until a little cooler than room temperature. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Then pour the filling into the prepared crust.

The steam from hot water in the oven lifts the cheesecake up slowly and evenly, reducing the risk of cracks on the surface. Additionally, this slow and even baking method helps prevent the cheesecake from sinking back down as it cools. I actually have an entire post and video tutorial dedicated to How to Make a Cheesecake Water Bath. Press the graham cracker crust mixture into your springform pan and pre-bake for 10 minutes. If you want a traditional round and cheesecake like this one, then you should use a springform pan. Without being able to remove the sides of the pan as you do with a springform, you won’t be able to remove the cheesecake and keep it in slices.

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It is rich and creamy because of the full fat that is the cream cheese. These vegan pumpkin cheesecake bars are completed in minutes and contain so many delicious flavors that you will want to savor every bite.

Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and add pecans, salt, and vanilla extract. The cheesecake and apple topping can be baked and prepared a day in advance, chilled separately and assembled just before serving. Cheesecake can store fresh in the fridge covered in an airtight container for up to 4 or 5 days. Try freezing to extend its shelf life a few weeks. When ready to enjoy, eat frozen as a frozen dessert or thaw until it’s soft. A water bath isn’t totally necessary for a cheesecake, but they’re great for ensuring even cooking and no cracks.

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Over-baked cheesecake will crack and taste dry and mealy. The cheesecake is done when the edges are set and the center is still a little jiggly. Don’t worry, the cheesecake will set as it cools and then chills in the refrigerator. To cut the cheesecake, run a sharp knife under hot water. Using a paper or cloth towel, wipe the water off the blade, then slice away! No, you can totally make due with a simple cake pan and a whisk.

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