Cracking the Cheesecake Code, featuring Carla Hall

We’re back, and we’re talking cheesecake! Jessica and David dive into a bit of the history behind this iconic dessert before Jessica sits down with TV host and cookbook author Carla Hall to chat all things cheesecake, including Carla’s best tips and tricks. Then, they answer your biggest cheesecake questions, covering everything from water baths to springform pans. Jessica delivers her Jess-opinion on the best style of cheesecake (hint: It’s not from the US!) before they close the show with the recipes they’re baking this week.   

Recipes and other links from this episode: 

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Find some of our favorite cheesecake recipes: NY Cheesecake, Cannoli Cheesecake, Irish Whiskey Cheesecake  

Pre-order Carla Hall’s upcoming cookbook, Carla Bakes 

Find our Basque Cheesecake recipe and Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake recipe  

Need a springform pan? Get one here!    

Find our recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars 

Get our recipe for light, fluffy Japanese-Style Soufflé Cheesecake 

What David’s baking this week: Super Protein Pancakes  

What Jessica’s baking this week: Favorite Fudge Birthday Cake  

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