What's the difference between New York cheesecake and Philadelphia cheesecake?

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1. What's the difference between New York cheesecake and Philadelphia cheesecake?
2. What's the difference between cheesecake and baked cheesecake?
3. What is a French style cheesecake?
4. Who first made cheesecake?
5. What causes a cheesecake to crack?
6. Is a springform pan necessary for cheesecake?
7. What happens if a cheesecake leaks water?
8. Does water ruin cheesecake?

What's the difference between New York cheesecake and Philadelphia cheesecake?

When most people refer to Philadelphia-style cheesecake, experts say, they're talking about a version marketed by the cream cheese brand. New York style typically has sour cream or heavy cream in the mix. Philadelphia style doesn't. ... Food historians say the cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece.

What's the difference between cheesecake and baked cheesecake?

Baked vs unbaked cheesecake Unbaked cheesecakes are lighter than their baked counterparts, and rely on gelatine to help them set. They tend to have a fluffy, aerated texture that that is ideal with fruity flavours.

What is a French style cheesecake?

A butter- or shortening-based crust similar to pie dough makes the most traditional crust for French-style cheesecake. French-style cheesecake also may refer to a version made with uncooked batter, using a binder of gelatin or whipped topping instead of eggs.

Who first made cheesecake?

Marcus Cato, a Roman politician in the first century B.C., is credited as recording the oldest known Roman cheesecake recipe. As the Romans expanded their empire, they brought cheesecake recipes to the Europeans.

What causes a cheesecake to crack?

Over-mixing incorporates too much air, which makes the cheesecake rise during baking (the way a souffle does), then collapse as it cools. ... As cheesecake cools, it contracts, and if the edges remain stuck to the pan, cracks form.

Is a springform pan necessary for cheesecake?

No, you do not need a springform pan. I make both savory and sweet cheesecakes all the time. You also don't always need a water bath, or a crust.

What happens if a cheesecake leaks water?

If you know you have water in your cheesecake, all is not necessarily lost. If this happens to you, you can try to save it if you catch it before it has finished baking. Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Use oven proof mitts to grab the edges of the spring form pan and lift it out of the pan of water.

Does water ruin cheesecake?

Do NOT cover the top of your cheesecake. ... If you add the water to the water bath before you put it in the oven, then you run the risk of splashing water into your cheesecake which could ruin your cake. So once you have your springform pan in your baking pan and both are in the oven, then you can add your water.