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    Black and White Cookie Cheesecake (2-Flavors in 1 Pan)

    Published: Dec 4, 2022 · Modified: Jun 14, 2024 by Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Black and white cookie cheesecake is an homage to the quintessential NYC black and white cookie. This 2-flavored cheesecake recipe is delicious from the crust up and pays tribute to one of NYC's most iconic desserts -- the black and white cookie. This half white chocolate vanilla bean cheesecake and half milk chocolate caramel cheesecake recipe has it all. -- a super smooth and creamy, tangy combination of cheesecake goodness all in one special dessert. And as always, step-by-step recipe photos make this even easier to pull off whether you're making dessert for the holidays, or just for someone who may be missing NYC.

    homemade caramel sauce with chopped milk chocolate added to it
    A mini cheesecake pan lined with parchment paper and one half chocolate cookie crust and the other half biscoff cookie crust pressed into the springform pan.
    melted white chocolate with vanilla beans
    NYC black and white cookie

    What is a Black and White Cookie?

    Black and white cookies are actually more of a drop cake than actual cookies but they contain a little extra flour so they hold their shape when baked. The cookie base is flavored with vanilla or lemon (or both) and it's iced equally with vanilla icing and chocolate icing meeting in the middle.

    You'll find them in countless cafes, delis, and corner bodegas, throughout the five boroughs and beyond. But even if you don't live in NYC, you might have seen the cookie on Seinfeld (which made it famous beyond NYC), or more recently from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

    Black and white cookies go by several different names depending on where you live --  "half-moons" if you live in upstate NY, "harlequins" if you live in the midwest, or the "Amerikaner" if you live in Germany. Traditionally thought to be invented at Glaser's Bake Shop by German immigrants (the Glaser's made and sold this iconic cookie for 116 years on the Upper East Side until they closed in 2018), or possibly it was invented in Utica, NY (still being debated). But no matter what this NYC specialty is the best of both worlds. It can be iced with smooth fondant, or with a spreadable icing depending on where you buy it from and the size also varies. Traditionally, they're regular cookie-sized, but if you buy them from a bodega it'll likely be the size of your head.

    milk-chocolate caramel cheesecake batter in the mixing bowl
    A mini cheesecake pan lined with parchment paper and one half chocolate cookie crust and the other half biscoff cookie crust pressed into the springform pan.

    Make Restaurant Quality Black & White "Cookie" Cheesecake at Home

    This easy black and white cheesecake recipe is made up of two different flavored halves starting from the crusts -- one-half Oreo cookie crust and one-half Biscoff crust. I've made these into mini cheesecakes to more closely resemble the black and white cookie, but it's just as easy (maybe even easier and definitely less work) to make one large 8, 9, or 10-inch black and white cheesecake "cookie". And as with any cheesecake, a homemade fruit sauce or coulis pairs really well -- in this case, tart raspberry or fruitti di bosco sauce is the perfect compliment, but I also wouldn't say no to strawberry coulis.

    • The white side is vanilla bean-white chocolate and uses a combination of cream cheese (for its tangy quality) and mascarpone cheese (for its pure full sweet cream flavor).
    • The black side is chocolate cheesecake made up of milk chocolate and homemade caramel and uses cream cheese only.
    a NYC subway map with a mini black and white cookie-inspired cheesecake in the middle with matchbooks from some of nyc's iconic restaurants and bars lying around it and a red NYC notebook. The cheesecake is split right down the middle with a light white chocolate side and a dark milk chocolate side to emulate the iconic cookie.
    chilled and set black and white cheesecake on a nyc city subway map surrounded by matchbooks from iconic nyc landmarks showing the sides and the two different crusts

    Why We Love this Black & White "Cookie" Cheesecake

    • It's two easy cheesecake recipes in one
    • The flavors can be eaten one at a time, or together (my favorite way)
    • It's full of salted caramel, milk chocolate, and vanilla bean flavor
    • It's super creamy and smooth
    • Use it to make mini cheesecake cups to serve a crowd
    • It's a perfect cheesecake to bake for someone who misses NYC

    Black and White "Cookie" Cheesecake Ingredients

    For this cheesecake recipe, you'll be making two different cheesecake batters. It's best to measure out all of the ingredients for both cheesecakes and if using a stand mixer, start with the vanilla bean white chocolate base first. This way you won't need to wash the mixing bowl out before starting the milk chocolate cheesecake base. You'll just need to use a rubber spatula to scrape the batter out really well into another container before starting the next base. Alternatively, use a handheld mixer and two separate mixing bowls. Lastly, if you want to use only cream cheese and skip the mascarpone for the white cheesecake side, do it.  It'll be a tiny bit tangier, but just as delicious.

    White Cheesecake Side

    Biscoff cookie crust ingredients

    • Biscoff cookies
    • butter

    white chocolate vanilla bean cheesecake base 

    • cream cheese
    • mascarpone cheese
    • sour cream (optional, but recommended)
    • white chocolate
    • heavy cream
    • lemon juice
    • sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla bean or pure vanilla extract
    • salt
    • all-purpose flour

    Black Cheesecake Side

    Oreo cookie crust ingredients

    • Oreo cookies
    • butter

    milk chocolate-caramel cheesecake base

    • cream cheese
    • sugar
    • milk chocolate
    • heavy cream
    • eggs
    • pure vanilla extract
    • salt
    • all-purpose flour
    • cocoa powder
    • water
    black and white cheesecake batter evenly added to a single mini cheesecake pan before being baked
    black and white cheesecake just after being baked and still slightly puffy
    chilled and set black and white cheesecake on a nyc city subway map surrounded by matchbooks from iconic nyc landmarks

    How to Make Easy Black and White "Cookie" Cheesecakes

    For this cheesecake recipe, you'll need to have two cheesecake batters ready at the same time and this is a lot easier to achieve than you may think. However, if you're new to baking cheesecakes, it can definitely be nice to have a kitchen helper with you to keep things moving along. I used a stand mixer and one mixing bowl and I just wash and dry the bowl quickly in between. I prepare the milk chocolate caramel cheesecake base first because making the caramel portion takes a few minutes longer to cook. I just make sure to have the white chocolate melting and ready to be added to the white cheesecake base as soon as the chocolate is finished.

    1. Preheat oven 325°F/165°C & prepare the springform cake pans.  Butter six 5-inch mini springform pans and line them with parchment paper on the bottom and sides and wrap the bottom and sides with heavy-duty aluminum foil to make sure water doesn't seep into the pans as they bake later on in a water bath. *see step-by-step recipe photos for instructions if needed. Alternatively, you may butter and line an 8, 9, or 10'inch springform pan to make one large black and white cheesecake, just note the baking times will vary slightly.
    2. Prepare the cookie crusts.
      • BISCOFF COOKIE CRUST: Add the Biscoff cookies to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cookies resemble coarse sand. Remove them to a bowl, add the melted butter and mix well to combine. Set aside.
      • OREO COOKIE CRUST: Remove the cream from the Oreo cookies and add them to the bowl of the food processor (don't worry about washing in after you pulsed the Biscoff cookies). Pulse to crush the cookies until they resemble coarse sand. Add the melted butter and combine well.
      • ASSEMBLE THE CRUSTS: Working with one pan at a time, add a little Biscoff mixture to half of the pan and press it down evenly to cover half of the bottom and a little bit up the sides (if you want). Carefully add equal amounts of the Oreo mixture and press it evenly into the pan and place it onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pans and bake in a preheated 325°F/160°C for 8 to 10 minutes, or until set. Remove from the oven to cool while you make the cheesecake batters. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F/176°C.
    3. Prepare the black cheesecake base. Using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), cream the sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, vanilla, and salt, and mix just until combined and no traces of egg are left. Stir in the flour and set the mixture aside while you make the milk chocolate-caramel sauce.
    4. Make the milk chocolate-caramel sauce & finish the black cheesecake base. In a medium heavy-bottomed sauce pot, add the sugar and water and turn the heat up to high. Do not disturb the pot while the sugar is dissolving. The mixture will begin to cook and form bubbles. After about 8-10 minutes, the mixture will start to form larger bubbles and turn golden brown in spots near the edge of the pot. At this point, swirl the pan once or twice over the heat and watch it closely so it doesn't burn. After just about 10 minutes of total cooking time, the caramel should be a deep amber color. Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream whisking vigorously to incorporate it into the mixture.  Add the chopped milk chocolate and stir well to incorporate. *From start to finish, the caramel sauce takes no more than 12 minutes to make. Immediately add the chocolate caramel sauce to the cheesecake base and whisk well to combine. It's ok if some of the caramel remains in little chunks, as some of it will dissolve during baking and others will add nice bits of caramel in the finished cheesecake. Add the flour and cocoa powder and stir just until blended. Add the mixture to a bowl or pitcher with a pour spout and set aside.
    5. Prepare the white cheesecake base. In a double boiler (or a wide bowl set atop a small sauce pot with about ½ inch of water in it), add the chopped white chocolate and melt it over medium heat. Using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), cream the sugar cream cheese, and mascarpone until light and fluffy about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and blend just until no traces of egg are left. Add vanilla, lemon juice, sour cream, and salt and mix just until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add the melted white chocolate and mix just until combined. Stir in the flour and set the mixture aside.
    6. Assemble the black and white cheesecakes. Working with one cheesecake at a time, use two equal-sized portioning scoops (or two equal-sized measuring cups) and scoop up the same amount of white and chocolate cheesecake bases. Pour the cheesecake batter into the baking pan at the same time being sure to add the white base to the Biscoff cookie side and the black base to the Oreo cookie side. Working quickly, scoop and add one or two more times depending on how tall you want your cheesecakes to be. Using this method, you should be able to get a nice even line right down the middle. But don't worry too much if some of them aren't perfect.
    7. Bake the cheesecakes. Bake in a preheated 350°F/176°C oven for just about 50 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are slightly puffy and set, but not browned. You'll know they're done when they jiggle a tiny bit but bounce back when you press a finger lightly onto the center. Remove the cheesecakes to a wire rack to cool completely and then place them covered in the refrigerator overnight (for best flavor), or at least 4 to 5 hours.
    8. Combine caramel sauce and cheesecake base. Working quickly, add the caramel sauce to the cheesecake base and stir or whisk to combine everything. Add the tablespoon of flour and gently incorporate it into the mixture. [*see below for helpful tips about incorporating the caramel]
    9. Bake the cheesecake.  Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared Oreo crust and bake for approximately 1hr to 1hr and 10 minutes, or until the top is set and the middle is cooked through. The edges will slightly puff up and the middle will only slightly bounce or jiggle when the cheesecake is ready. Remove it from the oven to a wire rack and allow cheesecake to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours and even better overnight and Enjoy!

    Black & White "Cookie" Cheesecake recipe step-by-step photos

    Preparing the Baking Pans & the Crust

    Biscoff Lotus cookies in the bowl of the food processor with the lid on.
    Crushed Biscoff Lotus Cookies in the bowl of a food processor
    melted butter
    pouring melted butter into the crushed Biscoff Lotus Cookies
    A mini cheesecake pan lined with parchment paper and one half chocolate cookie crust and the other half biscoff cookie crust pressed into the springform pan.

    For the Milk Chocolate-Caramel Cheesecake (black cheesecake)

    all of the milk chocolate caramel cheesecake ingredients on a cutting board
    lindt milk chocolate squares on a cutting board
    cream cheese and sugar added to the bowl of a stand mixer
    smooth fully combined creamed sugar and cream cheese
    smooth fully combined creamed sugar and cream cheese
    adding eggs to the cheesecake base
    adding salt to the cheesecake base
    cheesecake base combined
    sugar and water added to a pot and the heat
    sugar and water added to a pot and the heat turned up to high to cook it with the first bubbles starting to happen
    caramel is white with smaller bubbles and not yet golden
    caramel is pale gold with smaller bubbles, but starting to turn golden color
    a silicone pastry brush brushing the sides of the pot to keep any crystals from forming
    caramel is still too light, but the bubbles are getting bigger which indicates it's almost ready
    caramel just the color we are looking for and need to turn off the heat and add the heavy cream
    caramel colored creamy sauce bubbling up after the heavy cream is added
    homemade caramel sauce with chopped milk chocolate added to it
    adding the milk chocolate caramel to the cheesecake base
    A prep bowl with flour and cocoa powder in it.
    stirring in the cocoa powder and all purpose flour
    milk-chocolate caramel cheesecake batter in the mixing bowl

    For the White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (white cheesecake) & Assembling the Cheesecake to Bake

    raw vanilla bean cheesecake ingredients on a cutting board
    rectangular Biscoff Lotus cookies in the bowl of the food processor
    Biscoff Lotus cookies in the bowl of the food processor with the lid on.
    Crushed Biscoff Lotus Cookies in the bowl of a food processor
    pouring melted butter into the crushed Biscoff Lotus Cookies
    cream cheese and sugar added to the bowl of a stand mixer
    creaming sugar and cream cheese in a stand mixer
    adding the eggs to the cheesecake base
    heavy cream in a measuring cup
    cheesecake base with lemon juice being added
    cheesecake base with flour just added
    adding vanilla bean powder to the white chocolate chips
    melted white chocolate with vanilla beans
    a le creuset spatula in the final cheesecake base
    black and white cheesecake batter evenly added to a single mini cheesecake pan before being baked
    black and white cheesecake just after being baked and still slightly puffy
    chilled and set black and white cheesecake on a nyc city subway map surrounded by matchbooks from iconic nyc landmarks

    How Do You Store Cheesecake?

    You can store cheesecake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for just about 4 to 6 days once it's been baked and completely cooled. Just be sure that you cover it or seal it well to avoid the cheesecake from absorbing any other flavors or smells in the refrigerator. Definitely do not store it near raw onions, or other pungent ingredients. I like to portion and freeze cheesecake because you can't tell it's been frozen at all. See below for the best way to freeze cheesecake for short or longterm storage.

    Can You Freeze Cheesecake?

    Freezing cheesecake is a really convenient way to always have dessert ready to go. Be sure it's at room temperature or completely cold before freezing and use the following freezing guidelines for whole cheesecakes, individual ramekins, or individual slices. I've stored cheesecake in the freezer for as long as 6 months and as long as it's been wrapped and sealed properly, it will taste like it was just made.

    • If you're freezing a whole cheesecake, leave the cooled cheesecake in the springform pan (or place it on a cardboard round) and wrap it securely with sustainable plastic wrap. Next, wrap it in aluminum foil and pop it into the freezer. Thaw whole cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight.
    • If you're freezing ramekin or muffin-sized portions, leave the cooled cheesecake in the ramekins (or muffin foils) and wrap them securely with sustainable plastic wrap. Next, place them into a freezer bag, and pop them into the freezer. Thaw cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature until ready to eat.
    • If you're freezing individual slices, wrap 2 to 3 slices of cheesecake in parchment paper or wax paper and then with recyclable plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or other airtight freezer container. Thaw slices of cheesecake in the fridge overnight or on the countertop if you want to eat it immediately.
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    a NYC subway map with a mini black and white cookie-inspired cheesecake in the middle with matchbooks from some of nyc's iconic restaurants and bars lying around it and a red NYC notebook. The cheesecake is split right down the middle with a light white chocolate side and a dark milk chocolate side to emulate the iconic cookie.

    Best NYC Black and White "Cookie" Cheesecake


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    • Author: Kelly
    • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
    • Yield: 12 Servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This two-toned dual-flavored mini cheesecake recipe from the crust up pays tribute to one of NYC's most iconic desserts -- the black and white cookie.  This one-half white chocolate vanilla bean and one-half milk chocolate-caramel cheesecake recipe has it all -- a super smooth and creamy, tangy combination of cheesecake goodness all in one special dessert.


    Ingredients

    WHITE CHEESECAKE HALF

    Biscoff cookie crust 
    • ½ package of Biscoff Cookies, crushed (125g)
    • 2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted (35g)
    White Chocolate Vanilla Bean cheesecake base
    • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (125g)
    • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese (125g)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon (65g)*see notes for increasing sugar
    • 3 large eggs, room temperature (150g)
    • 1 tablespoon sour cream, room temperature (15g) *(sub cream cheese, or omit)
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (15g)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (7g)
    • 2 ounces 28% Callebaut White chocolate (55g)
    • ½ vanilla bean split and seeded, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5g)
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean powder (1g)**
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt (.75g)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour (5g)

    Black Cheesecake Side

    Oreo cookie crust ingredients
    • 21 Oreo cookies, middle cream removed (1 ½ sleeves) (175g)
    • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    Chocolate Cheesecake base
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (250g)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
    • 3 large eggs, room temperature (150g)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5g)
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt (.75g)
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (10g)
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (10g)
    Milk Chocolate-Caramel Sauce
    • 2 ounces high-quality milk chocolate (55g)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
    • ¼ cup water (60g)
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (15g)
    For Serving (optional fruit sauces)
    • 10-Minute Homemade Berry (licious) sauce
    • How to Make Homemade Strawberry Coulis (easy professional strawberry sauce)


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven 325°F/165°C & prepare the springform cake pans.  Butter six 5-inch mini springform pans and line them with parchment paper on the bottom and sides and wrap the bottom and sides with heavy-duty aluminum foil to make sure water doesn't seep into the pans as they bake later on in a water bath. *see step-by-step recipe photos for instructions if needed. Alternatively, you may butter and line an 8, 9, or 10'inch springform pan to make one large black and white cheesecake, just note the baking times will vary slightly.
    2. Prepare the cookie crusts.
      • BISCOFF COOKIE CRUST: Add the Biscoff cookies to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the cookies resemble coarse sand. Remove them to a bowl, add the melted butter and mix well to combine. Set aside.
      • OREO COOKIE CRUST: Remove the cream from the Oreo cookies and add them to the bowl of the food processor (don't worry about washing in after you pulsed the Biscoff cookies). Pulse to crush the cookies until they resemble coarse sand. Add the melted butter and combine well.
      • ASSEMBLE THE CRUSTS: Working with one pan at a time, add a little Biscoff mixture to half of the pan and press it down evenly to cover half of the bottom and a little bit up the sides (if you want). Carefully add equal amounts of the Oreo mixture and press it evenly into the pan and place it onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pans and bake in a preheated 325°F/160°C for 8 to 10 minutes, or until set. Remove from the oven to cool while you make the cheesecake batters. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F/176°C.
    3. Prepare the black cheesecake base. Using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), cream the sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, vanilla, and salt, and mix just until combined and no traces of egg are left. Stir in the flour and set the mixture aside while you make the milk chocolate-caramel sauce. 
    4. Make the milk chocolate-caramel sauce & finish the black cheesecake base. In a medium heavy-bottomed sauce pot, add the sugar and water and turn the heat up to high. Do not disturb the pot while the sugar is dissolving. The mixture will begin to cook and form bubbles. After about 8-10 minutes, the mixture will start to form larger bubbles and turn golden brown in spots near the edge of the pot. At this point, swirl the pan once or twice over the heat and watch it closely so it doesn't burn. After just about 10 minutes of total cooking time, the caramel should be a deep amber color. Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream whisking vigorously to incorporate it into the mixture.  Add the chopped milk chocolate and stir well to incorporate. *From start to finish, the caramel sauce takes no more than 12 minutes to make. Immediately add the chocolate caramel sauce to the cheesecake base and whisk well to combine. It's ok if some of the caramel remains in little chunks, as some of it will dissolve during baking and others will add nice bits of caramel in the finished cheesecake. Add the flour and cocoa powder and stir just until blended. Add the mixture to a bowl or pitcher with a pour spout and set aside.
    5. Prepare the white cheesecake base. In a double boiler (or a wide bowl set atop a small sauce pot with about ½ inch of water in it), add the chopped white chocolate and melt it over medium heat. Using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), cream the sugar cream cheese, and mascarpone until light and fluffy about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and blend just until no traces of egg are left. Add vanilla, lemon juice, sour cream, and salt and mix just until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add the melted white chocolate and mix just until combined. Stir in the flour and set the mixture aside. 
    6. Assemble the black and white cheesecakes. Working with one cheesecake at a time, use two equal-sized portioning scoops (or two equal-sized measuring cups) and scoop up the same amount of white and chocolate cheesecake bases. Pour the cheesecake batter into the baking pan at the same time being sure to add the white base to the Biscoff cookie side and the black base to the Oreo cookie side. Working quickly, scoop and add one or two more times depending on how tall you want your cheesecakes to be. Using this method, you should be able to get a nice even line right down the middle. But don't worry too much if some of them aren't perfect. 
    7. Bake the cheesecakes. Bake in a preheated 350°F/176°C oven for just about 50 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are slightly puffy and set, but not browned. You'll know they're done when they jiggle a tiny bit but bounce back when you press a finger lightly onto the center. Remove the cheesecakes to a wire rack to cool completely and then place them covered in the refrigerator overnight (for best flavor), or at least 4 to 5 hours.
    8. Combine caramel sauce and cheesecake base. Working quickly, add the caramel sauce to the cheesecake base and stir or whisk to combine everything. Add the tablespoon of flour and gently incorporate it into the mixture. [*see below for helpful tips about incorporating the caramel]
    9. Bake the cheesecake.  Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared Oreo crust and bake for approximately 1hr to 1hr and 10 minutes, or until the top is set and the middle is cooked through. The edges will slightly puff up and the middle will only slightly bounce or jiggle when the cheesecake is ready. Remove it from the oven to a wire rack and allow the cheesecake to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours and even better overnight and Enjoy!

    Notes

    • While making the caramel sauce for the black cheesecake base, you may want to periodically brush the sides of the pan with water using a silicone pastry brush in order to keep the sugar and water from crystalizing (see step-by-step recipe photos).
    • If baking one single cheesecake (8, 9, or 10-inch), adjust the baking time to 1hr to 1 hr and 10 minutes, or until the top is set and the middle is cooked through.
    • If you don't have a food processor, just place the cookies into a bag (or double bag them) and use a rolling pin, wine bottle, etc. to pound them until they resemble coarse sand.
    • Make mini cupcake cheesecakes by adding foil muffin cups to a muffin tray, adding the cookie crumbs, and pressing down. It's ok not to bake the crusts to set them if you're short on time, or just don't want to. Fill the cups with cheesecake batter ¾ full and bake in a preheated 350°176°C oven for just about 25 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and puffy, but not browned. The middle should slightly bounce or jiggle and you should be able to lightly touch the tops without it sticking to your finger when the cheesecake is ready.
    • Avoid a cracked or split cheesecake by not over-mixing the cheesecake batter once you've added the eggs. Eggs hold air in the batter which can cause the cheesecake to rise too much during baking causing it to crack.

    How Do You Store Cheesecake?

    You can store cheesecake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for just about 4 to 6 days once it's been baked and completely cooled. Just be sure that you cover it or seal it well to avoid the cheesecake from absorbing any other flavors or smells in the refrigerator. Definitely do not store it near raw onions, or other pungent ingredients. I like to portion and freeze cheesecake because you can't tell it's been frozen at all. See below for the best way to freeze cheesecake for short or longterm storage. 

    Can You Freeze Cheesecake?

    Yes, you can freeze cheesecake (see photos below) and you should because it makes it a really convenient dessert to make ahead of time. Be sure it's at room temperature or completely cold before freezing and use the following guidelines for whole cheesecakes, individual ramekins, or slices. This cheesecake makes a great frozen treat if you can't wait for it to thaw.

      • If you're freezing a whole cheesecake, leave the cooled cheesecake in the springform pan (or place it on a cardboard round) and wrap it securely with sustainable plastic wrap. Next, wrap it in aluminum foil and pop it into the freezer for up 1 to 2 months or longer. Thaw whole cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight. Depending on your freezer temp and what else you keep in your freezer, cheesecake can last a lot longer than 2 months if stored properly.
      • If you're freezing ramekin or muffin-sized portions, leave the cooled cheesecake in the ramekins (or muffin foils) and wrap them securely with sustainable plastic wrap. Next, place them into a freezer bag, and store them for up to 3 months or longer. I've actually had cheesecake in the freezer for as long as 6 months and as long as it's been stored properly, it will taste just like it was made. Thaw cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature until ready to eat. 
      • If you're freezing sliced portions, wrap 2-3 slices of cheesecake in parchment paper or wax paper and then with plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or other airtight freezer container. Thaw slices of cheesecake in the fridge overnight or on the countertop if you want to eat it immediately.
    • Prep Time: 45 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: Cakes + Tortes
    • Method: Oven Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    • Serving Size: ½ Mini Cheesecake

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