How to Tell if your Cheesecake is Done

The famous New York cheesecake is best served plain.

Over-baking, among other problems, will cause large cracks in your cheesecake masterpiece. It's easy to over-bake a cheesecake because it will not look done when it is properly cooked. It should have a slightly wobbly (but still firm) center.

Things You'll Need

• Baked cheesecake

Instructions

1. Check that the cheesecake has a firm but wobbly center, not a soft or somewhat liquid center.

2. Test the baked cheesecake with an instant-read thermometer; a reading of 160 to 165 F is ideal.

3. Test the baked cheesecake with a knife; it's done if the knife comes out clean.

4. Immediately remove cheesecake from oven (and water-bath, if applicable). Let it cool to room temperature, and then place it in the refrigerator to chill completely.

References

• All Recipes: How to Bake Cheesecake, Step by Step