Norah Clark, Editor of Boyd Hampers! Norah is a food writer with over a decade of experience in hospitality as a pastry chef, sous chef, and barista; former chef at the Savoy Hotel, Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons and Plaza Hotel.
Whether cheesecake contains eggs depends on specific cheesecake recipes. Eggs are needed for baked cheesecakes as the eggs help bind with other ingredients. However, eggs are not necessary for non-baked cheesecakes. It’s down to personal preference and dietary requirements.
As an ex-pastry chef of over 10 years, I’ve often been asked whether cheesecakes contain eggs or whether they should contain eggs depending on if it is a baked or non-baked cheesecake.
Read on to find out what cheesecake is, why some recipes contain eggs, where cheesecake originates from, are eggs necessary in cheesecakes, and how to select suitable substitutes if you don’t like eggs.
Cheesecake is a dessert made with a soft fresh cheese (typically cottage cheese, cream cheese, quark or ricotta), eggs, and sugar. It may have a crust or base made from crushed cookies (or digestive biscuits), graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake.
How Many Eggs Should Go Into Cheesecake?
Follow the recipe guide, but generally, most recipes use whole eggs and on average most recipes use three eggs and two yolks.
Eggs Help to Get The Perfect Structure
The primary function of eggs in cheesecakes is to help the batter set. When you bake an aerated cheesecake, the lifted batter requires some support to ensure it stays aerated and soft. If they are heated, the proteins begin to solidify and create an infrastructure for other ingredients.
Using bad eggs will give you a flat or cracked cheesecake.
Using too many eggs can make a highly dense cake that is almost rubbery in texture. Therefore, the proportion between eggs and other components is crucial!
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FAQ
Are there raw eggs in cheesecake?
Why are there so many eggs in a cheesecake?
What can replace eggs in cheesecake?
Is there eggs in cream cheese?
Do cheesecakes contain eggs?
Certain cheesecake recipes do not contain eggs. There are even some recipes intended for people with egg allergies. The main point in placing eggs in cheesecakes is to hold the rest of the ingredients together and to improve the overall texture of the dish. Aside from eggs, other alternatives can achieve the same effect for the recipe.
Are eggs dairy?
Eggs are not a dairy product, the dairy includes foods produced from the milk of mammals, such as cows and goats. Food products made from milk includes cheese, cream, butter and yogurt. Eggs are laid by birds such as hens and ducks. Eggs are high in protein and also animal products. Eggs are not made from milk, so they are not dairy.
Do you use eggs in cheesecake?
Eggs play a vital role in cheesecake by binding the ingredients together and providing structure to the finished product. They also add richness and flavor to the cheesecake, making it more decadent and delicious. Without eggs, the cheesecake may not hold together or have the desired texture. Can I use egg substitutes in my cheesecake recipe?
How many eggs in a cheesecake recipe?
The number of eggs needed in a cheesecake recipe can vary depending on the recipe and desired texture. Generally, a basic recipe will call for three to four eggs, but some recipes may require more or less depending on the other ingredients used.