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Default Removing Cheesecake from springform pan

On Sun 26 Mar 2006 06:15:28p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it sf?

> On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:41:28 -0800, Doug wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have any tips for removing fragile crusted cheese cakes from
>> the metal bottom of a springform pan? I'd like to plate it on a nice
>> platter but can't figure a way that will not make the fragile cracker
>> crust fall apart?
>>

> Crust isn't right if you made it right (don't short the butter).
> you've buttered the pan and prebaked the crust. There are two other
> tricks to use: line the bottom of the pan with waxed paper/parchment
> (just pull it off), use an old fashioned cake spatula to loosen the
> bottom.... or just put it on the serving plate on the removable bottom
> of the springform pan. It's not a big deal, in any case.


There is also at least one manufacturer who makes a springform pan with a
clear ovenproof glass bottom. It should look very nice on a cake stand or
platter.

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