Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 25 Nov 2010 11:09:38a, Pete C. told us...
>
>>
>> Paco wrote:
>>>
>>> "Pete > wrote in message
>>> ster.com...
>>>>
>>>> Paco wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "Pete > wrote in message
>>>>> ster.com...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> sf wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:46:50 -0600, Damaeus
>>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What's the best method for getting a cheesecake off the
>>>>>>>> base of a springform pan and onto something that allows
>>>>>>>> slicing? My springform pan is a nonstick version and
>>>>>>>> it's in immaculate condition. I don't want the cutting
>>>>>>>> instrument to scratch the pan base, and I'm not sure a
>>>>>>>> plastic cutting tool will be thin enough to cut it
>>>>>>>> gracefully.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Did you make that cheesecake already or are you thinking
>>>>>>> ahead?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you don't have a cake spatula (those long skinny ones),
>>>>>>> cut out a round of waxed paper, foil or parchment to put on
>>>>>>> the bottom of your springform before you make the crust.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheesecake doesn't have a crust, that's why you use a
>>>>>> springform pan. Parchment on the bottom helps a lot, but
>>>>>> even with it I've had difficulties. Two layers of parchment
>>>>>> and/or making the parchment come up the side of the pan
>>>>>> slightly helps.
>>>>>
>>>>> Although the OP didn't state if it had a crust or not, many
>>>>> cheesecake recipes call for crushed graham crackers or ginger
>>>>> snaps, mixed with melted butter& brown sugar, for a crust.
>>>>
>>>> "cheeseCAKE"
>>>>
>>>> Pie = crust
>>>> Cake = no crust
>>>
>>> "Boston Cream PIE"?
>>
>> What does an incorrectly named cake have to do with things?
>>
>>>
>>> You're just being persnickety because the recipe title refers to
>>> "that festering cesspool of humanity", New York City.
>>
>> Nope, it doesn't matter where it's from, cheesecake does not have
>> a crust. Indeed I just baked a proper crust free cheesecake last
>> night.
>>
>
> That's pure bullshit. The vast majority of cheesecakes from
> virtually everywhere have some type of crust, whether it be crumb,
> pastry, or shortbread, etc.
>
> Just because *some* cheesecakes have no crust is irrelevant.
>
You know he likes to argue about cheesecake....

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Jean B.