Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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> On Thu 25 Nov 2010 11:09:38a, Pete C. told us...
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> >
> > Paco wrote:
> >>
> >> "Pete C." > wrote in message
> >> ster.com...
> >> >
> >> > Paco wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> "Pete C." > 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.

Quantity does not equate to legitimacy.

>
> Just because *some* cheesecakes have no crust is irrelevant.

Just because *some* people improperly put crusts on their attempts at
making cheesecake does not make it correct.