Know when it's done. Since cheesecakes don't rise it's a bit tough to figure out when they are ready to come out of the oven. Also, as a cheesecake nears completion the surface finish turns from shiny to dull. Don't be afraid to experiment with your cheesecake when it comes to the crust or additional elements. Many cookies and crackers can make good cheesecake crusts when crushed and firmed up with a bit of melted butter.
Homemade food is just that - homemade.
I once had a friend who took pictures for food catalogs. He was an Austrian trained pastry chef with a very good degree in pastry making. Without exception he build fake pastries for the catalog. Cheesecakes are one of the most popular recipes to make at home, yet some people have problems getting them to turn out right. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.