"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hey cheesecake fans, it's your time! With the weather turning chilly and the holidays around the corner, ...

If you've ever read a recipe that called for a springform pan and you're not quite sure what it is, this article is for you. And even if you are familiar with springform pans, but want to enhance your ...

There’s no denying that Americans love cheesecake. This dessert commands a cult-like following, thanks in part to re-runs of “The Golden Girls and an entire restaurant chain that bears its name. (The ...

This essential bakeware is your best choice for cheesecake, but it has many other uses. If you’ve done a fair amount of baking, chances are you have used a springform pan. But even if this type of ...

What makes a good cheesecake? Is it tall and fluffy, or dense and creamy? What's the right balance of sweet and tangy? Can you make it without a water bath? Is it fast or foolproof? Does it really ...

Using a food processor fitted with the steel blade, process the cookies until they are finely chopped. Add the melted butter and process until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9" ...

Bakers who’d rather not deal with rolling out dough will like this cakey press-in-the-pan pastry, which forms the base for a cream-cheese topped plum kuchen. Press the dough evenly on the bottom and ...

Food writer Tamar Haspel recently joined The Washington Post staff to answer questions about all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat. Q: My son made a German cheesecake recipe that ...