Cheesecakes
Cheesecake Secrets
Baked, no-bake and basque — three cheesecake families, one set of principles. Learn crust technique, water baths, doneness cues and crack-free cooling.
4.8(142 reviews)11 lessons3h 55mIntermediate
Taught by Chef Simone KathuriaWhat You’ll Learn
- Press a crust that holds its shape when sliced
- Bake crack-free with and without a water bath
- Judge doneness by wobble, not by clock
- Finish with compotes, caramel and fresh fruit
Course Curriculum
What’s Inside
2 modules · 5 lessons · 1h 52m total
- Biscuit and pastry crustsPreview16m
- Cream cheese, ratios and texture23m
- Classic baked with water bath28m
- No-bake set with gelatine21m
- Basque burnt cheesecake24m
Your Instructor
Chef Simone Kathuria
Founder & Head Pastry Chef
Simone started Churro Academy on a simple idea: the technique behind good baking should be taught plainly, without mystique. She develops every recipe on the platform and teaches each course herself.
Learn more about Chef Simone KathuriaStudent Reviews
What Students Say
“Finally learned to bake a cheesecake that actually looks professional.”
Sneha T.₹1,699