How do I make my cheesecake firmer?

How do I make my cheesecake firmer?

Use a recipe for a New-York-style cheesecake. Use 3 or 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to 5 eight-ounce bricks of cream cheese. Leave out the heavy cream or sour cream if you want your cake firmer. Do not beat the egg whites separately and fold them into the batter, as some recipes call for.

Do you need a mixer to make cheesecake?

While cheesecake should be thoroughly mixed with a hand mixer, mixing it too much will result in a super soft cheesecake. To help your cheesecake keep its form, never mix longer than the recipe instructs and avoid tools like a blender or food processor, which can prevent it from setting.

Can you make cheesecake with a hand mixer?

While cheesecake should be thoroughly mixed with a hand mixer, mixing it too much will result in a super soft cheesecake. To help your cheesecake keep its form, never mix longer than the recipe instructs and avoid tools like a blender or food processor, which can prevent it from setting.

What kind of pan do you use for cheesecake?

Run a knife dipped in hot water along the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides of the pan. Re-dip the knife as necessary to prevent the knife from dragging at the cake. After loosening the cake, pop open the latch on the pan and lift away the sides.