Graham Crust Cheesecake is so hard to cut?

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How come with I follow the instructions to the letter on the Nasbisco Graham box for the cheesecake recipe that my crust come out so hard to cut upon serving? I dont think I'm over cooking it and I alway chill it in the refrigerator overnite! Please help me!



Best Answer

It sounds to me that you are simply pressing too hard and compressing the crust too much. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press just hard enough to keep the crust in place. Very little pressure is necessary.




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Quick Answer about "Graham Crust Cheesecake is so hard to cut?"

If the digestive biscuit (graham cracker) crumb base of a cheesecake is very difficult to cut then it is most likely that the base has been compressed too much when it is put in the bottom of the pan. When the base is baked and/or chilled then it sets very hard and can become very difficult to cut through.

Why is my graham cracker crust too hard?

WHY IS MY GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST HARD? You may have added too much butter to the recipe, which hardens when refrigerated. Pressing too hard when forming the crust to your pan. You want to press hard enough to get a good shape and keep the crumbs in place, but don't go overboard.

Is cheesecake crust supposed to be hard?

While every home cook wants to make sure their cheesecake has set, be wary of leaving it in the oven too long. You don't want to wait until the center is set, according to Taste of Home's prep kitchen manager Catherine Ward. \u201cIt doesn't need to be firm,\u201d she says.

Why does my graham cracker crust stick?

I find that baked graham cracker crusts yield the best result. To bake the crust, place it in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. A baked crust will have a sturdier texture, but it wont be crumbly and will hold the pie together so that it's easy to cut and serve!



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