{"id":50797,"date":"2025-06-18T16:48:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/?p=50797"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T21:08:12","slug":"baked-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baked-cheesecake\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Cheesecake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learn how to make<strong> the best baked cheesecake with this easy recipe<\/strong>. This vanilla cheesecake is made with a <em>baked graham cracker crust, flavoured with vanilla bean paste, and baked in a water bath<\/em> to make the <strong>smoothest cheesecake without cracks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make the best baked cheesecake with this easy recipe. This is a classic vanilla cheesecake made with a graham cracker crumb crust and vanilla bean paste, baked in a water bath to create a delicious flat, smooth cheesecake with no cracks.\" data-pin-title=\"How to make the best baked cheesecake\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve.jpg\" alt=\"A vanilla cheesecake being sliced to serve it.\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-50792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-and-ready-to-serve-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I love to bake this cheesecake year-round, but especially during berry season, serving it with fresh berries and lightly sweetened <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/how-to-make-whipped-cream\/\">whipped cream<\/a>. This no-fail recipe creates a classic vanilla cheesecake that has the perfect texture and never cracks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a simple variation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/baked-pumpkin-cheesecake\/\">pumpkin cheesecake<\/a> bonus recipe featured in the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"All About Pumpkin Bundle\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/all-about-pumpkin\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">All About Pumpkin bundle<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/coffee-cheesecake-with-cardamom\/\">coffee cardamom cheesecake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret to baking the perfect cheesecake is using the right ingredients and the best baking techniques. For a vanilla cheesecake, the ingredients are simple, but here's what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make the best baked cheesecake with this easy recipe. This is a classic vanilla cheesecake made with a graham cracker crumb crust and vanilla bean paste, baked in a water bath to create a delicious flat, smooth cheesecake with no cracks.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy recipe for the best baked cheesecake\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to bake a cheesecake measured out.\" class=\"wp-image-50795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ingredients-to-make-a-classic-vanilla-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>graham cracker crumbs<\/strong>\u2014use pre-ground crumbs or grind graham crackers into fine crumbs. Use the same weight of whole graham crackers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>butter<\/strong>\u2014I used unsalted butter for the crust. If using salted, omit the salt in the crust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>cream cheese<\/strong>\u2014use blocks of full-fat cream cheese, preferably Philadelphia brand. In Canada, each block weighs 250 grams, and this recipe calls for four blocks or 1 kg of cream cheese. Do not use low-fat, whipped or spreadable cream cheese!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sugar<\/strong>\u2014I used white granulated sugar for the crust and filling to ensure the sugar doesn't interfere with the vanilla flavour of the cheesecake filling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eggs<\/strong>\u2014I bake with large eggs. Don't use smaller or extra large eggs as this may impact the texture of the filling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>salt<\/strong>\u2014I use <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Diamond Crystal Fine Kosher Salt\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Yg6ygA\" data-linkid=\"40340\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt<\/a> in all my recipes. If using regular table salt, add half the amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the recipe card for the exact ingredients and quantities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"substitutions-and-variations\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Substitutions and Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a straightforward recipe for a vanilla bean cheesecake. Here are a few ways you can change it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sour cream variation<\/strong>: Some people like to add sour cream to their cheesecake fillings for more tang. Replace one block (250 grams) of cream cheese with 1 cup (250 mL) of sour cream or, alternatively, you can add a cup of sour cream to this recipe and increase the number of eggs to 5 large eggs instead of 4. Either way works!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie crumb alternatives<\/strong>: you can use graham cracker crumbs from the store or grind up graham crackers or Teddy Grahams in the food processor. You can also use chocolate wafer crumbs or whole Oreos for an <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/oreo-cookie-crust\/\">Oreo cookie crust<\/a> or social tea biscuits for a vanilla crust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gluten-free<\/strong>\u2014use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust if you'd like to make a gluten-free cheesecake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With any substitutions, you may have to adjust baking times and do further testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"instructions\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a cheesecake from scratch, first you bake the graham cracker crust, and then you mix the filling and bake the cheesecake in a water bath. Here's how it's done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make a perfect graham cracker crumb crust base from just 4 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and a little salt). This easy recipe creates a baked graham cracker crust that is the perfect base for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts.\" data-pin-title=\"Best recipe for cheesecake crust\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing ingredients for graham cracker crumb crust together in a small bowl with a fork.\" class=\"wp-image-50766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mixing-graham-cracker-crumbs-with-sugar-salt-and-melted-butter-to-make-a-crust-for-baked-cheesecake-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>\u2014Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt (if using) in a bowl (<strong>image 1<\/strong>) and stir them before adding the melted butter (<strong>image 2<\/strong>). Mix everything together until the ingredients begin to clump together (<strong>image 3<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make a perfect graham cracker crumb crust base from just 4 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and a little salt). This easy recipe creates a baked graham cracker crust that is the perfect base for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts.\" data-pin-title=\"Best graham cracker crumb crust recipe for cheesecakes\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake.jpg\" alt=\"Spreading out, smoothing and compressing graham cracker crumbs in a springform pan to create a smooth, solid base for cheesecakes.\" class=\"wp-image-50767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pressing-graham-cracker-crumb-crust-into-springform-to-make-the-base-for-a-baked-cheesecake-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>\u2014Transfer the crust mixture to a prepared <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"9-inch springform\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IkGAja\" data-linkid=\"31808\" data-shortcode=\"true\">springform pan<\/a> (<strong>image 4<\/strong>) and spread it out, pressing it down to even it out (<strong>image 5<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If you don't have a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan, you can use a 9-inch round cake pan with tall, 3-inch sides, making sure to line the bottom with parchment paper. You will have to flip the cheesecake onto a parchment paper-lined board, upside-down, to get it out of the pan, which may ruin the smooth finish on top<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make a perfect graham cracker crumb crust base from just 4 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and a little salt). This easy recipe creates a baked graham cracker crust that is the perfect base for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy graham cracker cheesecake crust\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling.jpg\" alt=\"Graham cracker crumb crust before and after baking in a springform.\" class=\"wp-image-50763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Graham-cracker-crust-before-and-after-baking-before-topping-with-cheesecake-filling-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong>\u2014Once you have a smooth, even crust (<strong>image 6<\/strong>), you bake the crust until the edges just begin to brown a little (<strong>image 7<\/strong>). The difference is subtle but you can tell the crust has baked enough when the edges are lightly browned and pulling away from the sides of the pan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make a perfect graham cracker crumb crust base from just 4 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and a little salt). This easy recipe creates a baked graham cracker crust that is the perfect base for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy graham cracker cheesecake crust\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing cheesecake filling in a stand mixer and straining it through a sieve to remove lumps of cream cheese so that the filling is perfectly smooth.\" class=\"wp-image-50794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Combiningi-cream-cheese-sugar-and-vanilla-bean-paste-before-adding-eggs-to-make-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-that-is-strained-to-remove-lumps-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>\u2014While the crust is baking and cooling, mix the filling by combining the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla bean paste (<strong>image 8<\/strong>) and mixing it until smooth before adding the eggs, one at a time, mixing well with each addition (<strong>image 9<\/strong>). If you find your filling is lumpy, you can pass it through a strainer with the help of a <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Balloon whisk\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rFFGbe\" data-linkid=\"31840\" data-shortcode=\"true\">whisk<\/a> to press it through (<strong>image 10<\/strong>) to create a smooth cheesecake filling (<strong>image 11<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Rather than incorporate too much air in the filling trying to smooth out the lumps of cream cheese, instead we strain the filling. This way you ensure the smoothest texture without too much air, which can expand and cause the filling to crack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make a perfect graham cracker crumb crust base from just 4 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and a little salt). This easy recipe creates a baked graham cracker crust that is the perfect base for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy graham cracker cheesecake crust\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust.jpg\" alt=\"Smoothing out cheesecake filling over a graham cracker crust in a springform pan lined in foil before baking it in a water bath.\" class=\"wp-image-50796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Transferring-vanilla-cheesecake-filling-to-springform-with-baked-graham-cracker-crust-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong>\u2014Transfer the cheesecake filling to the baked crust (<strong>image 12<\/strong>), smoothing the surface with an <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mini offset spatula\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LRUJXy\" data-linkid=\"31789\" data-shortcode=\"true\">offset spatula<\/a> (<strong>image 13<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Make sure to wrap the springform pan in 3 layers of foil to protect the crust and prevent water from leaking into the springform. As an alternative to the foil, you can try a <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roasting bag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reynolds-Oven-Bags-Turkey-Size\/dp\/B000SRM8JQ?crid=1FZI4ARG3O9XC&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q8nS3um8JIEbNbRwqnA0LFhk3vfIdWzuHVe2MgCaAL7HGwzu3fKqwbD7upPy1ovYy3fZakmSVcA-dEjkuK5dIlagLlGe49hj_rg4OBD7JOLICn5ueEwN03lCDcdZLlN_6kXlk9xHvN650by_cIs6vuRAJ9auD-DObiV6s9YmjJsZb954OlgXu4O6YX-JfHevFScKuYeDqVHrX0LeE0HEO_PFrzIAMEOHlzSxw3DRnQ7St5962v51ScuVpO7c_mLQfr-K7_AdhjPtv4jJGG7xlJ1JuOZBzJirHRy0efFdA4U.luhuXs4pPWpKlS34FYoFq2-cgrPYi7nJrFTJjun3eeQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=roasting%2Bbag%2Bfor%2Bturkey&amp;qid=1750279582&amp;sprefix=roasting%2Bbag%2Bfor%2Bturkey%2Caps%2C177&amp;sr=8-6&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=44f99d3ca387d8fdabf9f290d4196820&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-linkid=\"50813\" data-shortcode=\"true\">roasting bag<\/a> (the kind used for turkeys!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make a perfect graham cracker crumb crust base from just 4 ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and a little salt). This easy recipe creates a baked graham cracker crust that is the perfect base for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts.\" data-pin-title=\"Easy graham cracker cheesecake crust\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks.jpg\" alt=\"Baking a cheesecake in a hot water bath to ensure the top is perfectly flat without cracks.\" class=\"wp-image-50788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Baking-cheesecake-in-a-water-bath-so-it-bakes-flat-evenly-and-without-cracks-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong>\u2014Place the cheesecake pan in a deep <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roasting pan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HexClad-Nonstick-Dishwasher-Friendly-Oven-Safe-Compatible\/dp\/B0BM52GF2N?crid=JSDRXGHL7Z5B&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C6qF1nWFhnO1P3_tpCitfHcZf9evPW4qDoLw0Ga6dZNt5NhREczOMoFxaboIcpnuv-ecsDkTle7X23LPkXFFO1HImOKFlmgQ0K12IH-HWFoB2lJbvbK6lWc9ZkvYv5zDcxyYYsrUyiTV8rvtQfMacwx33WjaKE0dGlUecx4T-BdxToQYLE5slcY_JRGrBZKyjXzC2B3zXnsMTAeGaSrxw6gHmZYpN2ag_63H1MT9jC-bvNEG7WWl-okNvEtycLB6WpV4_RfpHbcQ09szdFRYcppFFnSdoQeOinCtCISCZgI.os44fp9BoPnI3GR56xnM7soVKRerssw3fb_63S-_J4M&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=paderno%2Broasting%2Bpan&amp;qid=1750274679&amp;sprefix=paderno%2Broasting%2Bpan%2Caps%2C97&amp;sr=8-13-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=d5f0b430c67f3fe686355357bc424d87&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-linkid=\"50800\" data-shortcode=\"true\">roasting pan<\/a> and pour boiling water to come up halfway (<strong>image 14<\/strong>). Bake until set with a slight jiggle in the middle (<strong>image 15<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Hint<\/strong>: To prevent the cheesecake from baking too quickly and cracking, which will cause the edges to brown and the centre to rise up and fall, we use a water bath. The water bath insulates the edges of the cheesecake, promoting a flat, even bake. Cake strips may also do this adequately well. We also slowly cool the cheesecake in the oven to prevent temperature shock that can also cause cracks to form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"storage\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Chill the cheesecake overnight in the refrigerator to ensure it is cold before slicing and serving. I like to chill the cheesecake overnight in the pan before unmoulding to slice and serve the cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make the best baked cheesecake with this easy recipe. This is a classic vanilla cheesecake made with a graham cracker crumb crust and vanilla bean paste, baked in a water bath to create a delicious flat, smooth cheesecake with no cracks.\" data-pin-title=\"How to bake a flat cheesecake without cracks\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced.jpg\" alt=\"A baked cheesecake sliced into pieces to serve it.\" class=\"wp-image-50793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-cheesecake-sliced-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Store any leftovers in the fridge. I've also frozen whole or slices of cheesecake for up to a month. This works quite well, slowly defrosting the slices in the fridge overnight before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group feast-top-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"cheesecake-filling-ratio-for-scaling-up-and-down\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Cheesecake Filling Ratio For Scaling Up And Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to bake my cheesecakes in a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to serve a crowd. If you want to scale it down, remember that for every block of cream cheese (250 grams) you use, you need 1 large egg and 50 grams (\u00bc cup) of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make the best baked cheesecake with this easy recipe. This is a classic vanilla cheesecake made with a graham cracker crumb crust and vanilla bean paste, baked in a water bath to create a delicious flat, smooth cheesecake with no cracks.\" data-pin-title=\"How to make the best baked cheesecake\" src=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust.jpg\" alt=\"Slices of perfect baked cheesecake on dessert plates.\" class=\"wp-image-50791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Classic-baked-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-with-a-graham-cracker-crust-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you'd like to bake this vanilla cheesecake recipe in a 6-inch (15.2 cm) springform<\/strong> instead of a 9-inch (23 cm) pan, you will need a little less than half the recipe. I suggest making a half batch with two blocks of cream cheese and 2 eggs, baking the excess cheesecake filling in a muffin pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you'd like to bake a classic cheesecake in a 12-inch (30.5 cm) springform pan<\/strong>, you will need to multiply the recipe by 1.75, so for the filling, you will need 7 blocks of cream cheese and 7 eggs. You will need more crust as well (make 1.75 times the recipe).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"baked-cheesecake-faqs\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Baked Cheesecake FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1658401249599\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I skip the water bath to bake my cheesecake?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The water bath is essential for reducing browning, for preventing the filling from overbaking, and for creating a flat, smooth cheesecake surface that doesn't crack. <br\/>If you prefer to bake your cheesecake without a water bath, you have to do so at a lower temperature (200 \u00b0F or 93 \u00b0C). I think low and slow is the way to go for a flat surface and perfect texture if you don't want to use a water bath (please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splendidtable.org\/story\/2013\/11\/01\/make-a-cheesecake-while-you-sleep-just-cook-it-slowly\">Splendid Table<\/a>). Unfortunately, most ovens don't go down that low...<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750274440554\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I put the water bath on a different shelf to prevent water from leaking into my springform pan and ruining the cheesecake crust?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some bakers put the water bath on a different oven shelf, but the logic behind this is flawed, and the results are mixed. The water bath is not there for humidity but to provide insulation. If you can, place the cheesecake pan in a water bath for perfect cheesecake every time! <br\/>The trick to preventing the crust from coming into contact is to wrap the pan in several layers of aluminum foil. I always use three layers of foil, and I've never had water leak into the pan. <strong>Bonus<\/strong>: You can reuse the foil later to cover the cheesecake or leftovers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750274563238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can I use instead of a water bath to insulate my cheesecake and prevent it from overbaking and cracking?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Try to wrap <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cake strips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wilton-Bake-Even-Strips-Evenly-2-Piece\/dp\/B00C1LU7HW?crid=CMDV968OGV61&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VpWJQYiXAAnFne_vmKId9JZvDxaMBG577mjXKits2-K-svetCOvDPzWY0nDlQRsyLhtuKe0BljxS0YQR7mEck7mcOdO-JaB0zjjgjsGIxg5tuwV7ylQEZXoU7nKPEC2jUOHBwbvP7Ig9ixsnPr3jGdMLi9H-yim42TEkeHfSD9MhS3CQKIAIyI4NopguUFsJP7UrtHb5RVn0u8edjNbrx7EheczUEO-2CTZmv72IKYjcIXiTWtxuREAXoBg6p8xA_4Y4q9M8oE4oon8IR6EhHRBSzzuDoK0SzfugJOn_YKM.6Y4GBvnuranX4swWIMQgEqFOs2E7OXPqvgGiV3R5-vk&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=cake%2Bstrips%2Bateco&amp;qid=1750274630&amp;sprefix=cake%2Bstrips%2Bateco%2Caps%2C109&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=kitch02-20&amp;linkId=660d8367b96045e876076bb1407b551e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" data-linkid=\"50799\" data-shortcode=\"true\">cake strips<\/a> soaked in water around the cheesecake springform pan instead of a water bath. The cake strips insulate the edges of the pan so that the cheesecake bakes more evenly. This is the secret to baking <a href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/how-to-bake-a-flat-cake\/\">flat cake layers<\/a>!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750280462211\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I prevent the cheesecake from browning?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Using a water bath will prevent the edges from browning so that they are the same colour as the centre of the filling. Baking the cheesecake at a lower temperature (325 \u00b0F or 165 \u00b0C) stops the top from browning.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750280521166\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-serve-with-cheesecake\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >What To Serve With Cheesecake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for what to serve with your cheesecake? 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wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chill time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#181860\" d=\"M9,9c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V4c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S8,3.4,8,4v4C8,8.6,8.4,9,9,9z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#181860\" d=\"M4,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S3,6.4,3,7v4C3,11.6,3.4,12,4,12z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#181860\" d=\"M14,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1s-1,0.4-1,1v4C13,11.6,13.4,12,14,12z\"\/><path fill=\"#181860\" d=\"M23,14h-5H1c-0.6,0-1,0.4-1,1v3c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3h13c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3v-1h4c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-1C24,14.4,23.6,14,23,14z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#181860\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#181860\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-50801 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"50801\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">473<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-50801-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"50801\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Equipment<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 22px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"9-in springform\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IkGAja\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">9-in springform<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" 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It's that easy!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-50801-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-50801-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"50801\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-50801 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #181860;color: #181860;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"50801\" style=\"background-color: #181860;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"50801\" style=\"background-color: #181860;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #181860;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US\">US<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-50801-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #181860;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"0.5\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"50801\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 0.5x\">0.5x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"50801\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"50801\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"50801\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Baked Graham Cracker Crust For 9-inch Cheesecakes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;150&#032;grams&#032;graham cracker crumbs\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Qk5wyA\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">graham cracker crumbs<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;26&#032;grams&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">26<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;0.625&#032;mL&#032;Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">0.625<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">mL<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3579vF2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;58&#032;grams&#032;unsalted butter&#032;melted\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">58<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">melted<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;kg&#032;Philadelphia cream cheese (full fat, regular)&#032;use the block kind (see note), softened\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">kg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Philadelphia cream cheese (full fat, regular)<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">use the block kind (see note), softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;200&#032;grams&#032;granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;15&#032;mL&#032;vanilla bean paste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">15<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">mL<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VGmvhZ\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">vanilla bean paste<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;large egg(s)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg(s)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;boiling water&#032;to create the water bath in the roasting pan\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boiling water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">to create the water bath in the roasting pan<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-50801-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-50801-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"50801\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 \u00b0F (175 \u00b0C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Boil a full kettle of water (1.75\u20132 L) <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 26 grams of sugar (2 tbsp) and salt. Mix them together with a fork.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the melted over top and stir well until all the ingredients are moistened and the mixture begins to clump.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the crust mixture to your prepared pan and spread it out from edge to edge in an even layer, flattening and pressing it out with a flat-bottomed glass to create a smooth, tight crust.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake the crust until the edges just begin to brown (10\u201315 minutes). Take out of the oven and let cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Drop the oven temperature to 325 \u00b0F (165 \u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wrap the outside of the cheesecake pan in three layers of foil so that it is well protected.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Prepare the cheesecake filling by creaming the blocks of cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, then mix in the sugar and vanilla bean paste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix in the eggs, one at a time, only adding the next egg when the previous one has been completely incorporated.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Strain the filling to remove any lumps if necessary, then pour it over your cheesecake crust.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the foil-wrapped cheesecake pan in the roasting pan and pour water in the roasting pan (making sure to avoid splashing the cheesecake filling!). Fill with enough water to come halfway up the cheesecake pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the roasting pan in the oven, carefully, and bake the cheesecake until set but the centre remains a little jiggly (this takes about 75 minutes for me).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn the oven off when the cheesecake is done baking and prop the oven door slightly to allow the oven to slowly cool down. Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door propped open for about 2 hours to cool completely.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-50801-step-0-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Take the cheesecake out of the water bath and transfer it to the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours, if not overnight, before slicing and serving.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-50801-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>For the crust, I prefer to use graham cracker crumbs but this will also work with speculoos cookies, chocolate wafer crumbs (Oreo crumbs), or even social tea biscuits. Use any dry cookies\/biscuits for the crumbs.<\/li>\n<li>I bake with <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Diamond Crystal Fine Kosher Salt\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/diamond-crystal-fine-kosher-salt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt<\/a>. If using table salt, add half the amount or the recipe may be too salty.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>For the cream cheese, use full-fat cream cheese sold in block form. Do not use whipped, light, or spreadable cream cheese as these products may have more water or fat.<\/li>\n<li>You can flavour the cheesecake filling with vanilla bean paste (preferred) or vanilla extract. You could also scrape a vanilla bean (or half a large bean) and add that to the filling instead.<\/li>\n<li>Use a water bath made from a <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Roasting pan\" href=\"https:\/\/bakeschool.com\/recommends\/roasting-pan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">roasting pan<\/a> and boiling water to bake the cheesecake. Make sure to wrap the springform pan in three layers of aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping into the pan and to prevent the crust from getting soggy. Alternatively, you could use a 9-inch round cake pan with 3-inch sides, making sure to line the bottom with parchment paper. You will have to flip the cheesecake onto a parchment paper-lined board, upside-down, to get it out of the pan, which may ruin the smooth finish on top.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-50801-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">473<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">35<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">149<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">382<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">152<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1319<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">99<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" 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