Is baked or no-bake cheesecake better?

Whereas a baked cheesecake has eggs in the recipe, then the cheesecake is baked in a water bath, then it chills in the fridge. The textures of these two cheesecakes are totally different. The no-bake version is a lot softer and almost mousse-like. Both are absolutely delicious.

How do you smooth the edges of a no-bake cheesecake?

You may need to use a butter knife again to smooth around the sides. And your cheesecake is ready to either serve, or decorate and then serve!

Can you use castor sugar instead of icing sugar in cheesecake?

In a baked cheesecake the heat of the oven will help caster sugar to dissolve. So we would not recommend switching to caster sugar. If you have a clean coffee grinder then you could probably grind some caster sugar to the powdery texture of icing sugar and use that.

Why is my No-Bake Cheesecake base soggy?

Occasionally, the cheesecake filling can penetrate into the biscuit base causing it to go soggy. Tip: To get more crispness in the cheesecake base, brush some lightly beaten egg white over the surface of the biscuit layer before you bake it.

Why did my No-Bake Cheesecake not set?

Rushing the chill. The filling needs proper chilling, a minimum of four hours but preferably overnight, to set into sliceable sections. Freezing the cheesecake results in a too-hard-to-enjoy crust and filling. Try this: The cheesecake should be shiny and firm to the touch when set.

Why is my No bake cheesecake too soft?

One common problem with cheesecakes is that the cream cheese being used adds too much moisture to the cake itself, which can cause it to become runny. This is why many cheesecakes are baked, as they include eggs and other ingredients to add thickness to the cake.

Why is my No bake cheesecake soft?

To get cheesecake filling to firm up completely, it needs to be refrigerated for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours. If you skip this step, the texture of the cheesecake will be more like mousse. Obviously, the goal is to create a firm cheesecake filling, similar to a baked cheesecake filling.

What type of sugar is best for cheesecake?

1ΒΌ cups (250g) superfine granulated sugar.

What happens if I use caster sugar instead of powdered sugar?

Now that you know what is caster sugar and what is powdered sugar, we will turn to the difference between the two. The caster sugar is very fine sugar, which is also known as ‘superfine’ sugar. However, it is not as fine as powdered sugar to which cornstarch is added.