This recipe makes the BEST Eggless Cheesecake you will ever try! It’s wonderfully creamy and silky, and it’s also one of the easiest to make! A delicious and melt-in-your-mouth classic dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Must try!
I am so excited about today’s recipe. This really is the BEST Eggless Cheesecake ever!!!
I have to confess that I felt a little intimidated to develop this recipe, so I put it off for quite some time until my daughter asked me if she could have cheesecake for her birthday. Of course, I got a little surprised by her request, but I knew right away that I had to develop the most delicious cheesecake recipe for my daughter.
So, I did it! I was so pleased with the way this came out. I mean, not only did it look beautiful, but it tasted even better.
This is one of the richest, most decadent recipes I’ve ever shared with you all. This cheesecake means business.
This Eggless Cheesecake is luscious, rich, creamy, and smooth! No sinking, no cracking center. Cheesecake perfection in every sense of the word…As I said, this cheesecake means BUSINESS.
3 – Prepare the Pan
Grab two large pieces of heavy-duty foil, place your springform pan on top, and fold the sides tightly around it to keep water from seeping in. OPTIONAL: After folding the foil on the pan, I also like to wrap the springform pan with a slow cooker liner. I place the springform pan in the middle of the slow cooker liner, grab all that excess baggage, wind it up, and tie the end with a knot.
4 – Pour the Filling into the Prepared Pan
5 – Prepare the Water Bath
Put the cheesecake in a large roasting pan and pour hot water in (avoiding the cheesecake, of course) until it’s about halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
6 – Bake
Bake it until you notice the edges are slightly puffy, but the center is still pale. It’ll be about 40 minutes but keep an eye on it toward the end to be sure not to overbake it, or it will crack. Then you’ll turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside, for another 40 minutes.
4 – Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven after the second 40 minutes, remove it from the water bath and foil wrapping, and let it cool at room temperature. After it is cooled, cover and refrigerate it for a minimum of six hours, overnight is better.
Tips & Tricks to Make The Best Eggless Cheesecake
Plan ahead! Cheesecake is one of those desserts you have to plan in advance. It takes a long time to bake and a long time to chill and set.
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature. Also, Measure the ingredients correctly. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale.
Preheat the oven at least 15 minutes before getting started to give it plenty of time to reach the ideal recipe temperature.
Leaky pans are a cheesecake’s arch-nemesis. After many years of cheesecake making, I have concluded that most springform pans leak, so to avoid water leaks, I like to wrap the springform pan with a double layer of heavy-duty foil and then a slow cooker liner. To do so, I place the springform pan in the middle of the slow cooker liner, grab all that excess baggage, wind it up, and tie the end with a knot, covering the underside and coming all the way to the top.
Avoid overbaking the cheesecake or it will crack. The center of your cheesecake should still wobble when you remove it from the oven; it will continue to cook as it cools on the counter.
Ovens are all different, so baking times are always approximate. Oven thermostats are sometimes inaccurate, and that will all affect baking time, so keep an eye on things.
To prevent cracks during cooling, it’s important to loosen the cheesecake from the sides of the pan after baking. First, cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then carefully run a knife between the cheesecake and the inside of the pan. Don’t remove the sides of the pan yet.
Allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 6 hours in the refrigerator before attempting to cut.
Do you want to cut the perfect cheesecake slice? Use a thin knife that has been dipped in hot water and then wipe dry. Repeat this step before every single cut.
Can I half the recipe and make a smaller cheesecake?
You can certainly can but it’s very important that you adjust the baking time accordingly.
How Can you Tell When Cheesecake is Done Baking?
You will notice that the edges are just barely puffed, but the filling is pale—you’re not looking for golden brown. Meaning, that the top of the cheesecake should no longer look glossy and wet, but overall have a more matte appearance on top.Also, the outer part of the cheesecake has to look set and the center of the cheesecake has to still be a little jiggly, but not look too liquidy.
Can I skip the water bath?
You can absolutely make a cheesecake without a traditional water bath. Keep in mind if you skip the water bath you take the risk of overbaking the cheesecake and having a less silky texture. Also, the edges will brown. If possible, I recommend doing the water bath.
You can store your Eggless Cheesecake covered and in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Eggless Cheesecake can be frozen for up to three months.
When you’re ready to eat your cheesecake, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. Add your toppings before serving a delicious Eggless Cheesecake.
The recipe was originally posted in April 2018, and more tips were added in July 2021.
