Before you add the crust, lightly grease your springform pan with cooking spray, butter, or oil. Then line the sides of the pan with parchment paper. When it's time to remove the cheesecake, take the sides of the springform pan off. Then carefully slide a knife under the cheesecake, turning and moving the knife farther into the center as you go. Eventually, the cheesecake will pop off of the pan and you can transfer it to a plate.