Making a cheesecake is so much fun and dont get me started on the tastes (*insert drool here*). But, when it comes to trimming the final result, things may get frantic and chaotic. After all, cheesecake is a soft dessert. How can you cut it without making a massive mess?
It’s not difficult to cut a cheesecake. All you have to do is refrigerate the cheesecake before cutting it in half, quarters, etc. using a thin and sharp knife. Clean the blade clean between cuts to reduce mess. You may also use the unusual dental floss approach!
Good day, good day, good day! My name is Shea, and baking is my love. My family and I like making cheesecakes, whether baked or no-bake. My family isn’t very finicky about presentations, but I am. So I’ve figured out the perfect technique to slice cheesecake.
Get your cheesecakes and get ready to cut!
Contents
- How to Cut Cheesecake in Five Easy Steps
- Use the Dental Floss Method
- FAQs
- Final Words
- FAQs
- What kind of knife do you use to cut cheesecake?
- How do you cut a cheesecake with parchment paper?
- How do you cut a cheesecake into 3 pieces?
- Why is my cheesecake hard to cut?
- Why does my cheesecake fall apart when cutting?
- Can you cut cheesecake with dental floss?
- How do you cut a cheesecake off a springform pan?
- Can I stick a knife in a cheesecake to know if its ready?
- Should you put parchment paper at the bottom of cheesecake?
How to Cut Cheesecake in Five Easy Steps
It’s simple to cut a cheesecake. After you’ve mastered the technique, you’ll be slicing through cheesecakes like the grandmaster of the ever-popular food slicing game Fruit Ninja. Cheesecake fans, here’s how to make it.
Step 1: (Optional) Chill the Cheesecake
The cheesecake must first be chilled. If it’s cooled, you’ll be able to obtain a much cleaner slice. Note that since cheesecakes are naturally soft, they will leave some crumbs on the road. Chill first to avoid sticky aftermath.
Nevertheless, don’t put your newly cooked, boiling hot cheesecake in the freezer. Rapid temperature swings can ruin your delicate cake. Let it to come to room temperature before covering loosely with cling film and freezing it for approximately an hour.
I completely appreciate that this may not be achievable. For example, you may not have many hours to wait for your cheesecake to get to room temperature before storing it in the freezer before serving.
The good news is that you may skip this step totally. It’s more of a convenience for you than a need for slicing. Therefore, if you can, relax. What if you can’t? Go to the second step.
Step 2: Remove From the Pan
The next step is to remove the cheesecake from the pan. This step is simple if you have a springform pan. Just take off the ring, and you’re done! Your cheesecake is now ready to be served.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a springform pan. You can still successfully delete your cheesecake. To gently remove the cheesecake from the pan, use a spatula (a rubber spatula works best) or a knife.
Step 3: Warm the Knife
You’ll need a thin and sharp knife to cut the cheesecake. It is the first step.
Then you must warm it up. Indeed, a hot knife will perform much superior than a room temperature or cooled one.
I like to warm my knife by running it under hot water. Some like to fill a basin with warm water. Any option is acceptable.
Step 4: Start Slicing
Start cutting your cheesecake when your knife is nice and heated!
You should start by chopping it in half. Make sure you’re travelling straight down the middle. If you want to be more precise, you may measure your cheesecake to determine where the exact center should be. Using your eyes will work!
Step 5: Clean the Knife In Between Slices
Before cutting the cheesecake into quarters, wipe the knife with a clean cloth and re-heat it. This will need to be done after each cut.
Why? It all boils down to the gooey nature of cheesecake, particularly if it wasn’t chilled beforehand. Even cold cheesecake will cling to the knife in various ways. Instead of spreading the leftovers about, clean and warm the nice between slices.
After cleaning and heating the cheesecake, cut it into quarters. Again, be as accurate as possible to get equal-sized cheesecake slices. Continue cutting until you have the required number of cheesecake pieces. Serve and have fun!
Use the Dental Floss Method
Well, I’ve never used this approach before. I used to work as a dental assistant, so the idea of putting dental floss, even completely clean, unused dental floss, into my cheesecake did not appeal to me.
Nonetheless, there is a noticeable buzz in the baking world. So I thought I’d mention it in case you wanted to try it!
Just cut clean, unused dental floss so that it is longer than your cheesecake. A 12-inch cheesecake, for example, will need at least 18 lengths of floss.
Hold the dental floss securely on both ends and slide it along the center of the cheesecake. To grind through the crust, you may need to employ a seesaw motion. Continue cutting the dental floss until you have the necessary number of pieces.
Quirky? Yup. Is it effective? Several individuals have said yes, so why not give it a shot?
FAQs
You can now cut cheesecake like a pro! If you want to learn more, I’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions that you may find useful.
How long to let cheesecake cool before cutting?
If not refrigerated, the cheesecake should be at least cooled before cutting. It is advised that you wait at least one hour before slicing. But, I strongly advise freezing it for an hour or chilling it for two hours before chopping it.
How do you cut cheesecake into squares?
Instead, how about making squares? You have two choices. To begin, cut a grid into the cheesecake using your thin, sharp, and hot knife. Second, square cookie cutters may be used. This procedure, however, will result in a lot of leftovers.
How many slices are in a 9-inch cheesecake?
A 9-inch cheesecake yields 12 pieces on average. Yet, there are no restrictions on the number of pieces. You can get 16 slices if you cut them really thin. You may obtain 8 thicker slices if you choose. Everything is dependent on the size of the cheesecake slices.
Final Words
Cutting cheesecake is simple if you have a sharp knife that has been heated. After each slide, wipe the blade clean and reheat as needed. For the best results, chill in the freezer for an hour before slicing.
How do you slice a cheesecake? Do you use the dental floss technique? Please comment below!
FAQs
What kind of knife do you use to cut cheesecake?
A chef’s knife can be used, but a slicing knife has a narrower blade and works more softly into your cake. We want to make as clean a cut as possible, which in this instance means minimizing crumbs. Crumbs may be dredged up using a strong, thick-bladed chef’s knife or a serrated knife in this case.
How do you cut a cheesecake with parchment paper?
Wrap a piece of parchment paper around a knife and slice the cheesecake, removing the knife and leaving the parchment paper in between the cheesecake pieces. This technique will keep your knife clean and separate your cheesecake into pieces, allowing you to decorate each slice independently without affecting the others.
How do you cut a cheesecake into 3 pieces?
Cutting a Cheesecake or Tart
In a heatproof container of boiling water, dip a sharp knife. Run the knife under hot running water as an alternative.
With a tea towel, quickly dry the knife.
Cut tarts, slices, and cheesecakes with the hot knife.
Why is my cheesecake hard to cut?
If it is frozen or cooled, it hardens and becomes tough to cut through. If a cheesecake’s digestive biscuit (graham cracker) crumb foundation is difficult to cut, it is most likely because the base was squeezed too much when it was placed in the bottom of the pan. After the base has been cooked and
Why does my cheesecake fall apart when cutting?
THE CAUSE: Sudden temperature fluctuations. You may have opened the oven door too quickly, allowing a chilly breeze to enter. Maybe you were tempted to hurry your cheesecake out of the oven and into the refrigerator for an overnight cool. In either case, the chilly shock to a still-warm cheesecake generates fissures.
Can you cut cheesecake with dental floss?
Cutting cheesecake with a knife might produce a big mess and butcher your cheesecake pieces. Then I discovered your idea about using dental floss to cut soft cheese. It’s also fantastic for cheesecake. Just draw the floss tight and down through the cheesecake.
How do you cut a cheesecake off a springform pan?
Make sure your cheesecake is completely cooled overnight. Loosen the band from the pan; gently slide a big knife or metal spatula under the bottom of the cheesecake to release it. Next, using two or three big pancake turners, gently transfer the cake to the dish.
Can I stick a knife in a cheesecake to know if its ready?
When testing a cheesecake with a knife or toothpick, you may cause a crack in the top. This approach does not provide a reliable test for cheesecakes created with a substantial quantity of sour cream since a clear result at the tip of the knife is not obtained.
Should you put parchment paper at the bottom of cheesecake?
You may also lay the bottom with parchment paper for more nonstick protection (not waxed paper). If you don’t want to risk damaging the nonstick surface while cutting a piece, the parchment will also assist you remove the cake from the base. 3.
