{"id":565,"date":"2021-08-24T08:55:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imagewrks.net\/?p=565"},"modified":"2021-08-24T08:56:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:56:17","slug":"what-ingredients-do-you-need-to-make-a-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagewrks.net\/what-ingredients-do-you-need-to-make-a-cheesecake\/","title":{"rendered":"What ingredients do you need to make a cheesecake?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A cheesecake comes from what is called a rich short-crust pastry. The crust usually consists of butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Once the dough is rolled out into an even layer, it can be baked for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until the edges are golden brown. After this, the crust will need to cool before being filled with cream cheese, which also needs to be softened in advance, mixed with sugar or other sweeteners, eggs, and more vanilla extract. You can then pile on any number of toppings that you like: fresh fruit preserves; chocolate sauce; whipped cream; nuts or berries…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Crushed graham cracker crust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For a homemade graham cracker crust, I would start with a 9″ square piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil (12″ if the sides are going to be crimped), and then butter what is going to go on top. I would then take a box of graham crackers and break them into pieces until you have about 1\/2 to 3\/4 cup. Put them in what will become the bottom of your pan and pour about 1\/2 cup of sugar over them, then another 1\/2 cup of dark corn syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pre-made cream cheese filling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people find it easier to purchase pre-made cream cheese filling rather than making the cheesecake from scratch. This is because they are less skilled in cooking or baking and need quick help. It is also much cheaper to buy what you need instead of trying to make what you do not have. There are various versions of what is available in stores for cream cheese filling. These include 2% and 3% milk, fat-free, light, and heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Custard mix and key ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Custard contains milk or cream, sugar, and eggs. The key ingredients in custard are sugar, eggs, and cornstarch. Cornstarch stabilizes the mixture by preventing it from curdling or separating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to what is required for custard, there are other ingredients that are needed in order to make a delicious cheesecake<\/a><\/strong>. These other ingredients include things such as flour, baking powder, and salt which are needed for a cake crust. The filling included things like sugar, milk or cream cheese, and vanilla extract among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Baking and cooling the cake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After baking the cake, it needs to be allowed to cool on a wire rack. It is then ready to be served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you follow a recipe carefully, mistakes can happen. It is possible to over-bake a cake or undercook it in some parts (especially if cooking more than one round at once). It is very important to use an oven thermometer to check what temperature your oven really is and what temperature you should set it at for best results (this should be on the instructions for your own oven). If baking cakes regularly, it may be worth investing in an oven thermometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Decorate the Cheesecake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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