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Are all these tips good for Italian ricotta cheese cake also?

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Yes, these tips will work fine for any cheesecake. The type of cheesecake does not matter when following these tips to prevent it from cracking.

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Do I invert a plate or cookie sheet over the cheesecake before removing the spring?

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No. First make sure that your cheesecake has set completely and that it has cooled. Run a thin blade knife around the perimeter of the cheesecake to separate from the spring form. Then release the spring form and pace your cheesecake on a plate. For better results, line your spring form with parchment paper before baking.

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Rather then wrapping the pan with foil and sitting in a pan of water, could I just have a pan of hot water on the rack below the cheesecake while it bakes?

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No. You want the water to cook the cheesecake. By placing a pan of water underneath the cake, it would probably steam it rather than cook it.

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I over whipped ingredients and had many cracks in the cheesecake. I used a Kitchen Aide mixer. What is the best way to mix ingredients so they are all incorporated to minimize cracking?

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You could try mixing the mixture with a handheld utensil, then you can just mix it slowly. Be attentive to the mixture by keeping a close eye on it next time.

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I made a cheesecake and it was perfect. I made it a second and third time, exactly as the first and both times the cake was severely cracked. Will they still slice properly or crumble when sliced?

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You might as well go ahead and try to slice them since they're made now. They might slice properly if you cut slowly from the middle going outwards.

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I'm making a chocolate chip cheesecake that only takes 55 minutes to bake at a 325ºF oven. How soon should I turn off the oven if I want to use the "turn off the oven early" method?

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At 45-50 minutes, turn off the oven, and then let it sit. At 55 minutes, check how it is and take it out to cool.

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My cheesecake has a pastry crust. Do I grease the cheesecake pan as described then place the crust? Can I put parchment on the bottom and do I grease the parchment?

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Yes, grease the pan, then place the crust. Maybe even grease the crust a little bit to add some browning. And yes, you can put parchment and do grease the parchment.

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I over whipped ingredients and had many cracks in the cheesecake. I used a Kitchen Aid mixer. What is the best way to mix ingredients so they are all incorporated to minimize cracking?

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You could use a hand mixer or a whisk, so you can feel if the resistance beginning to avoid the ingredients becoming over whipped.

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