6th Step

After turning off the oven, opening the door just a little bit, and allowing the cheesecake to cool for approximately an hour. This slow cooling helps prevent cracks from forming.

7th Step

Take the cheesecake out of the oven and place it in the refrigerator for at least four hours, but preferably for the whole night. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve once it has cooled and set. You may eat it without any fruit toppings or with them.