Run the blade of a thin, sharp knife between the crust and the dish to loosen the cheesecake. Then, slice the cheesecake, making sure to completely cut through the crust to the bottom of the pie plate. Wipe the blade with a paper towel between cuts.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRemoving the first slice of pie can be a little tricky. Starting from the crust edge, use an offset spatula to lift out the first slice. Then slide the spatula underneath the next piece by going at it from the side.