Chads Cheesecake 7 Inch Springform Recipes

CHEESECAKE FOR A 7-INCH PAN RECIPE - (3.2/5)

Steps:

• Combine first three ingredients to make the crust. Grease 1/2 the way up the sides and the entire bottom of a 7-inch springform pan. Cover the sides of the pan with 2/3 cup crumb mixture. Press with the back of a spoon. Use the rest of the mixture on the bottom. Refrigerate while preparing the filling. Remove all ingredients from the refrigerator the night before. Separate the eggs and beat the whites until meringue consistency. Combine all other ingredients except whites and beat until smooth. Fold in whites till no streaks appear. Pour mixture into crust. Cover a pizza pan with foil and place the springform pan on the pizza pan. Bake for 20 mins at 375°F. (Check this sooner as it is smaller and will bake more quickly.) Remove from oven and let stand on a rack for 15 mins. Raise oven temperature to 475°F, then prepare the topping. Topping: Mix three ingredients with a spoon only until blended. Pour over the cooled cake and return to oven for 10 minutes. Let stand on a rack for 5-6 hours. When filling is cool, go around the sides with a knife, and remove from the pan. Do not cut until the next day. Store, covered until ready to serve.

NEW YORK-STYLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter the sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Wrap exterior of pan (including base) in a double layer of foil.
• To make the crust, process graham crackers in food processor until fine. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to the pan and pat into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup or meat pounder. Freeze the dough in the pan, about 15 minutes. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is firm to the touch and deeply golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. With mixer on low speed, gradually add sugar mixture to cream cheese; mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined; do not over mix.
• Pour cream cheese filling into the prepared pan. Set pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Carefully ladle boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up sides of springform pan.
• Bake 45 minutes; reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Continue baking until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in the center, about 30 minutes more. Turn off oven; leave cake in oven with the door slightly ajar, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cake cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 6 hours or overnight. Before unmolding, run a knife around the edge of the cake.

INSTANT POT® NEW YORK RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Coat a 7-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Place crushed cookies in the bottom and mix in melted butter until you have an even thickness of crust across the bottom. Cut parchment paper and place it around the rim, resting on top of the crust; this will help the cheesecake separate easily from the sides of the springform pan.
• Mix ricotta, cream cheese, and sugar together. Add cornstarch, vanilla, flour, sour cream, almond extract, and lemon extract. Mix well. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix until just combined; don't overmix. Pour cheesecake batter into the crust.
• Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot®. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Place the springform pan into the Instant Pot® on top of the trivet. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
• Let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then cover it and place it in the refrigerator to cool completely before serving.