This simple guide will show you how to make a water bath for cheesecake. This post tells you everything you need to know!
SERVINGS: 1 CHEESECAKE– Cheesecake recipeEQUIPMENT– Springform pan– Heavy duty aluminum foil– Oven bag or slow cooker bag– Saucepan or kettle– Large roasting pan
Ingredients
Step 1
Prepare the cheesecake crust: Bake the crust according to the directions and let cool.
Step 2
Prepare pan: Wrap the springform pan with pre-baked crust in aluminium foil and place in a large oven bag. Oven bag sides should match springform pan edge.
Step 3
Before making the cheesecake filling, boil a big kettle of water for the water bath.
Step 4
Prepare filling: Make cheesecake filling as directed. In the springform pan, evenly distribute cheesecake filling.
Step 5
After lightly tapping the pan on the counter to raise air bubbles to the top, use a toothpick or skewer to remove and flatten large ones.
Step 6
Fill a large roasting pan with boiling water to approximately 1 inch deep to create the water bath. Carefully place the wrapped springform pan in the roasting pan. Beware—the water is hot!
Step 7
Place the roasting pan in the oven by lifting the handles. Follow the instructions to bake the cheesecake until the sides are firm and the centre is slightly jiggly.
Step 8
Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour after turning off the oven and opening the door.
Step 9
After 1 hour of chilling with the door cracked, remove the roasting pan with the cheesecake from the oven.
Step 10
Carefully remove the springform pan and foil/oven bag. Cool springform pan on wire rack. Cover firmly and refrigerate for many hours or overnight after chilling.