A rich, white cheese made with cream and cow’s milk, cream cheese is not ripened or aged, which makes it more perishable.

Because dense, creamy cheesecakes can be easily damaged by inverting them onto cooling racks or plates, they require special two-piece springform pans with removable sides.

The original no-bake cheesecake, a fast and easy alternative to baked cheesecake, was introduced in the 1950s as Cherry-O Cheese Pie. Today, this creamy and flavorful no-bake cheesecake is still a favorite for family and friends. The difference between no-bake and baked cheesecake is in the ingredients.