Cheesecakes

Browse these irresistible cheesecake recipes, where you’ll find everything from Baked Biscoff Cheesecake to a delightful Mango Cheesecake, and so much more. Each recipe has been tested with both dairy and dairy-free ingredients. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a fruit fanatic, you’ll find cheesecakes for every taste and occasion! 

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Place the wrapped springform pan into a larger roasting pan or baking tray. Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Place the setup in the oven and bake. The cheesecake is done when the edges are set, but the center still has a slight jiggle. Let the cheesecake cool in the water bath to avoid sudden temperature changes that could cause cracking.

Place a large, oven-safe baking dish or roasting pan on the lower rack of your oven. This will be your steam tray. Fill the steam tray with hot water, ensuring it’s deep enough to create steam. Place the cheesecake pan on a middle rack in the oven above the steam tray. Once the cheesecake is baked, turn off the oven and crack the oven door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour. This gradual cooling helps prevent cracking due to sudden temperature changes.

Preheating an oven for baking a cheesecake is important to ensure that it is even baking and has the right texture. Depending on the type of oven you have, here’s how you can preheat for each:

Convection Ovens & Built-in Wall Ovens

  • Convection Oven: Set the oven to a temperature of 300°F (150°C). Since convection ovens circulate hot air, they can bake more efficiently, so it’s recommended to reduce the temperature by 25°F (14°C) compared to a conventional oven. Preheat until the oven reaches this temperature, which usually takes 10-15 minutes.
  • Built-in Wall Oven (Electric or Gas): Set the temperature to 325°F (160°C) for an even and slow bake. Preheat for around 15 minutes until the oven reaches the desired temperature.

Electric Fan Ovens & Traditional Range Cookers

  • Electric Fan Oven: Fan ovens cook faster, so you should reduce the temperature by about 20°C. Set it to 140°C (285°F) and preheat for 10 minutes.
  • Range Cookers (Electric or Gas): If using a range cooker, preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Allow it to warm up for at least 15 minutes to ensure consistent heat throughout the cavity.

OTGs & Convection Microwaves

  • OTG (Oven Toaster Griller): Preheat to 160°C (320°F) for around 15 minutes. OTGs often take a bit longer to heat evenly, so give it sufficient time to stabilize the temperature.
  • Convection Microwave: Preheat to 150°C (300°F). Since convection microwaves tend to be faster, preheat for about 10 minutes.

General Tips for Preheating:

  • Always use the middle rack for cheesecakes to allow even air circulation.
  • Place an oven thermometer inside if your oven’s temperature is inconsistent.
  • Don’t open the oven door frequently, as it can cause the temperature to drop.

These temperature settings ensure a slow, gentle bake for cheesecakes, preventing cracks and ensuring a smooth texture.

  • Cup vs weighing scale: The US customary cup measurement serves as a rough estimate, as it can have uncertainties, so for precise results, it’s recommended to weigh your ingredients using a digital scale in grams. 
  • Butter: dairy-free salted butter sticks or any salted butter of your choice 
  • Whipping cream: Use Dairy-free unsweetened whipping cream for vegan and dairy-free or any full fat whipping cream of choice)
  • Cream cheese: Dairy-free cream cheese or any plain full-fat cream cheese of your choice
  • Plain yogurt or sour cream: Dairy-free unsweetened yogurt, dairy-free sour cream or any plain Greek yogurt or sour cream of your choice
  • Sugar: Cane sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar or castor sugar. Ensure the sugar is vegan-friendly (some sugars are processed with bone char) or use organic cane sugar

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