What is the best size and brand of springform pan to get to make cheesecake?

Question

What is a water bath?

Answer 1

I just bought a 10" Wilton – I haven’t tried it out yet, but it looks good and comes with a 10-year warranty. Plus, Wilton are like the gods of the cake world, so I assume they know what they are doing!

A word of advice, don’t cheap out when it comes to buying bakeware – my last springform pan was a cheap no-name, and the coating on the side started peeling off after I’d only used it twice!

Edit to add: a water bath is when you put your springform pan inside a larger pan (usually a roasting pan) and fill it halfway up the sides with water. This helps when baking cheesecakes to keep the cake from cracking, since they have to bake so long. A recipe will tell you whether you have to do this or not.

Answer 2

Springform Pan Sizes

Answer 3

Best Springform Pan

Answer 4

I have a Calphalon 9 inch springform pan and I love it.. I do use a non-stick spray "very little" and I've never had a problem.. If you are going to use a water bath it's a good idea to wrap the bottom of the pan in foil regardless of the type of pan you use.. good luck

Answer 5

Most brands, except super cheap ones, will work fine. The size depends on how much you want to make. Any size will be functional, they'll just make different size cheesecakes. I bought a set of three (Wilton, I think). It wasn't too expensive and it's worked great. I use the 9" most often, but I've used the others a few times, too. Also, you can use them to make a tall, fancy layered cake and impress all your friends!

Answer 6

I'd like to say Nordic ware leak proof.

I saw some recommendations for Nordic Ware in the TV program America's Test Kitchen, and I've stuck to that ever since.

No problems! :)

Answer 7

But the 3 pack set. This way your ready for anything.

Answer 8

Kaiser or Cuisinart. 9 inch is fairly standard.