Questions & Answers - Using A Springform Pan

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Question:

I'm about to undertake making my first cheesecake. I bought a springform pan at grocery store. Since I have to bake the cheesecake by setting the pan in water, I tested the pan to see if water leaked in or out.  It did!   In and out when I put the springform pan (empty) into a pan of water.

Is this something to worry about, or will the cake batter and cheesecake mix be thick enough not to leak? I'm anxious to get this project going, but now I'm not sure about the pan. Help! 
 

Answers:

Wrap the outside (bottom and sides) of the springform pan with two layers of aluminum foil to prevent any leaking.


Following is how I bake cheesecakes:
 
Cheesecakes are egg based, and they need low heat. Position baking rack in center of oven and place cheesecake in center of middle oven rack. Place a shallow pan full of water on the lower rack in the oven. The water will also help minimize cracking in the top of the cheesecake.
 
Check out my page on Baking A Perfect Cheesecake.


 

Feedback: 

Thank you!  I had thought about aluminum foil, but wasn't sure. Now I feel ready to make the cheesecake, and I will look at your hints.  Again, thanks!