Best way to cut up a cheesecake into bites

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I will be making Pumpkin cheesecake bites for Halloween using this recipe. I already made a trial batch and it came out quite nicely, except for the fact that cutting it into bars was a little difficult. What's the best way to do it?

Also, the tasters preferred that I skip the top layer of flour/nut mixture and this will make the cutting up more difficult as the top will have a creamy texture.

Would freezing it beforehand help?What's the best tool to use?



Best Answer

My grandmother's favorite method for cutting cheesecake is dental floss. Waxed or unwaxed shouldn't matter, though waxed may help keep cake from sticking too much. Just be sure not to get a flavor!

Grip the ends tightly, the way you would if flossing your teeth and pull evenly down through the cake. Then release one end and pull the floss through the cake. Do NOT pull the floss back up. Repeat as necessary until you have the size pieces you want.




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What is the best way to slice cheesecake?

Cheesecakes: We recommend using a sharp, thin-bladed slicing knife or a hollow-edged knife, which reduces drag (second from top in picture) and to make sure to wipe the blade between each and every cut with a warm, damp cloth.

What kind of knife do you cut cheesecake with?

Remove cheesecake from pan, using foil handles. Cut into shapes using a medium star-shaped cookie cutter. Decorate with gels and sprinkles as desired. Store in refrigerator.



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