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Cheesecake Pan
A two-piece, removable-bottom pan used for baking cheesecakes. Springform pans are also used for making cheesecakes.
A cheescake pan is a two-piece, aluminum or tin mold. The mold may be (optional) lined with a crust then filled and baked. Once baked, the cheesecake is cooled and released from the mold by pressing upwards on the bottom of the pan. The cake is then transferred to a serving plate
Pan Sizes
Cheesecake pans come in a varitey of sizes from little individual pans to large commercial pans up to 14 inches in diameter.
The springform pan is frequently used for making cheesecakes. While similar to the traditional cheesecake pan the springform actually releases from the sides as well as the bottom. This helps keep delicate crusts and cakes intact while removing them from the pan.
Springform Pan Materials And Sizes
Springform pans are made from tin, aluminum and even silicone. Just like the cheesecake pan they can be found as small as 4.5 inches up to 12 inches. Many of the newer pans are manufactured to be "leakproof" so you don't have to bother wrapping the bottom with foil as you may need to do with older pans.
Additionally many of the pans have non-stick surfaces which help to insure a smooth release from the pan.Springform pans come in round, square and even specialty oblong shapes.
Substitute For A Cheesecake Or Springform Pan
Cheesecake Pan or Springform Pan: You can use springform and cheesecake pans interchangeably depending on how delicate the cake may be.
Tart Pan: You can also use a tart pan with a removable bottom although they tend to be more shallow and you may have some leftover batter. You'll also need to adjust the baking time to compensate for the change in pan height.
Cake Pan: You can line a cake pan with parchment paper but you may not be successful removing the cake from the pan intact.