How do you crush biscuits for cheesecake base?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you crush biscuits for cheesecake base?
2. Why is my cheesecake base so hard?
3. What can you use instead of butter for cheesecake base?
4. Can I use coconut oil instead of butter for cheesecake base?
5. How do I move my cake to the next level?
6. Can I use olive oil for baking a cake?

How do you crush biscuits for cheesecake base?

Points to remember

1. Put the biscuits into a strong, clean plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. ...
2. Alternatively, use a food processor to pulse the biscuits to a breadcrumb consistency, pour in the melted butter and combine well.
3. Pour the crumbs into a loose-bottomed tin and smooth around with the back of a spoon.

Why is my cheesecake base so hard?

If the digestive biscuit (graham cracker) crumb base of a cheesecake is very difficult to cut then it is most likely that the base has been compressed too much when it is put in the bottom of the pan. When the base is baked and/or chilled then it sets very hard and can become very difficult to cut through.

What can you use instead of butter for cheesecake base?

Applesauce You can replace butter in baking recipes with unsweetened applesauce by using half of the amount of applesauce as the amount of butter called for in the recipe.

Can I use coconut oil instead of butter for cheesecake base?

Commercial butter alternative or coconut oil: The butter alternative and coconut oil will bind the biscuit base together just as butter does in traditional biscuit base recipes.

How do I move my cake to the next level?

Adding mayonnaise, sour cream, yogurt, or melted ice cream to boxed cake mix can make the finished product moist and rich. Swapping out ingredients, like oil for butter or milk for water, will take a boxed cake to the next level. Things like coffee, soda, and spices will help to amplify the flavors in a boxed cake.

Can I use olive oil for baking a cake?

So you're about to make some brownies but realize you have no vegetable oil or canola oil. Yes, you can use olive oil in baking. ... Fats and oils in quick breads, cakes, and cookies are necessary to achieve the delicious texture of your baked goods so it's important to substitute them properly.