Prevent Over-Baked Cheesecake With A Clever Wooden Spoon Test
Though the process of making cheesecake is pretty straightforward, it can be hard to determine when it's ready to pull out of the oven so it doesn't over-bake.
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Though the process of making cheesecake is pretty straightforward, it can be hard to determine when it's ready to pull out of the oven so it doesn't over-bake.
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