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Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with a layer or two of parchment paper. I like to lay the squares of parchment paper over the bottom section, then clip on the side section and trim the excess paper from the bottom. This helps keep the pan from leaking. out a little of the batter.
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Wrap the outside of the pan with a couple of layers of aluminum foil. This buffers the heat and allows for slow even baking and a more creamy cheesecake.
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Cream together the cream cheese and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Beat in the vanilla extract.
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Finally blend in the whipping cream well until the batter is very smooth. Using a rubber bowl scraper/spatula, scrape the bottom and the sides of the bowl as well as the electric beaters/paddle and give the batter a final beating for 1 minute on a higher speed. This final step ensures that there are no lumps in the batter and introduces a little air into the cheesecake to make it lighter.
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Pour into the prepared pan and bake at 300 degrees F for 60-70 minutes. (Oven temperatures will vary slightly. Mine takes the full 70 minutes and you can go to 75 if you feel you need to.)
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Don't be an compulsive oven door opener! Don't open it at all in the first hour.
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The cheesecake does not have to brown at all in order to be fully baked; the surface of the cheesecake should lose any shine when the cake is properly baked. It can still be slightly wobbly just at the centre at this point.
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Remove the cake from the oven and run a sharp knife completely around the edge of the pan. This will allow for the cheesecake to shrink as it cools and hopefully not crack.
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Allow the cheesecake to cool thoroughly on a wire rack at room temperature. (NOT in the fridge). Refrigerate after fully cooled for several hours or overnight if possible.