No, you shouldn’t use a toothpick.
Its also sad when that beautifulNew York-style cheesecakeends up over-baked, dry, and cracked.
Using aknifeor toothpick to test a cheesecake may create a crack in the top.
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Kritsada Panichgul
1.
Give it a Jiggle
The secret to testing a cheesecake for doneness is to jiggle it.
Gently shake your cheesecake (wearingoven mitts, of course).
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If the cheesecake looks nearly set and only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly, its done.
You might worry a runny middle means raw cheesecake, but its normal and safe to consume.
Use clean hands to gentlyemphasis on gentletouch the top of the cheesecake in the center.
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If the surface is firm but has a slight give, its done.
This technique works well if you plan on topping the cheesecake, which would hide the small hole.
Repeat between cuts as needed.
If youre not up for baking, there are alsono-bake cheesecakerecipes that are just as creamy and decadent.
