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Cheesecake

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Cracked top

    Step 1

    The cause is usually overbaking. Next time, make sure you remove the cheesecake from the oven while it’s still a bit jiggly in the center. It will firm as it cools. A cracked cheesecake still tastes fine, unless it’s really overbaked. If you want it pretty as well as tasty, consider serving it with a fruit compote on top. Or you can arrange fresh fruit slices in a pretty manner.

  2. Difficult to slice

    Step 2

    Dip your knife in hot water. Wipe dry. Cut. Repeat. You now have pretty slices of cheesecake.

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