Why bake cheesecake in a water bath (or bain marie, as the French call it)? It delivers a gentler heat, which can help ensure an even, smooth consistency. It may also prevent unsightly cracks. As far ...

There's nothing more dissappointing for a baker than encountering a cracked cake or a dry crumb, but a water bath might just be the remedy to ensure delightful cakes in the future. We consulted Joy ...

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake is a timeless dessert with a smooth, creamy texture and delicate vanilla flavor. Elegant yet versatile, it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, sauces, or stands perfectly on ...

What makes a good cheesecake? Is it tall and fluffy, or dense and creamy? What's the right balance of sweet and tangy? Can you make it without a water bath? Is it fast or foolproof? Does it really ...

I recently celebrated my birthday and decided that the best way to honor the passing of another year and the start of a new one is to challenge myself to learn new baking skills. First up: cheesecake.

Everyone expects pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but what about pumpkin cheesecake? Thought you couldn’t make it gluten-free? Think again. Gluten-free or not, do you know how to make the perfect ...