Prevent Cracking:
One of the tricks we like to use to help prevent cracking is to allow the cake to cool in the oven with the door open for 30 minutes. This should be done when the center is still slightly wobbly; it will continue to cook very gently and set in the warm oven as it cools.
Cheesecake recipes that call for a cheesecake to be baked in a water bath is a great method for slow cooking and it's gentle on the filling.
Bring ingredients to room temperature before baking. 30 minutes you will end up with lumps in your cheesecake if you don't.
Don't overmix ingredients; beat until just combined. Using ingredients that are too cold, like cream cheese, can also lead to overmixing.
Dip knife in extremely hot water and wipe before cutting for a clean cut slice.
