When baking a cheesecake, the sweetener plays an important role. Yes, any sweetener sweetens desserts. However, in a cheesecake, the sweetener should help retain moisture in the cream cheese and eggs and support slow, even baking. I wanted to test whether granulated sugar was really the best sweetener for cheesecakes. So I tested the classic sweetener against brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, and two low-sugar alternatives to see which one was trul

The ingredients in a cheesecake matter more than the techniques used to make it. Even small changes in the ingredients can create dramatically different results. Changes can affect the creamy, smooth texture or the density. Knowing the purpose of every major cheesecake ingredient and how they affect the flavor, texture, and appearance will give you the tools to make cheesecake perfectly every time. Starting with the foundation: cream cheese. Cream cheese is rich and tangy, g