Why Did My Cheesecake Crack on Top? (September 2026 Fix It)
A cheesecake cracks on top for three main reasons: it was overbaked, the batter was overmixed and trapped too much air, or it cooled too quickly and shrank faster than its surface could stretch. In every case, the delicate egg-custard filling contracted more than the top layer could handle, so the surface split. If you … Read more