How to make perfect cheesecakes on an industrial scale

Are water baths and complicated techniques slowing down your cheesecake production? Perfecting cheesecake doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or stressful process. With the right tools, ingredients, and strategies, you can simplify production and achieve consistent, delicious desserts your customers will love. We’ve gathered top tips on how you can elevate your cheesecake production effortlessly.

Use pre-made cheesecake mixes

One of the best ways to ensure consistency, reduce waste and save time in your cheesecake production is by using pre-made cheesecake mixes.

Introduce Puratos’s Deli Cheesecake 2.0 into your process, a ready-to-bake cheesecake base containing 30% cream cheese. Perfect for crafting New York-style cheesecakes, it provides consistent quality and can be tailored to your production process. Deli Cheesecake 2.0 is an improved formula of the renowned Deli Cheesecake that provides a rich taste and texture without any artificial preservatives or emulsifiers, making it a perfect clean(er) label solution. 

How can Deli Cheesecake benefit you?

No mixing or measuring is required, making it simple to use across varying skill levels in your team and to be integrated into your production process without the need for additional equipment.

Deli Cheesecake 2.0 is ready-to-use, but for creative recipes or lighter textures, the product can also be whipped, allowing you to offer consumers a differentiated cheesecake texture. 

Additional Benefits:

  • Extended Shelf Life: Deli Cheesecake 2.0 can be stored at ambient temperatures (up to 20°C) and has a shelf life of up to 6 months when kept in closed packaging. This ensures lower waste and manageable inventory.
  • Freshness Guaranteed: Once baked, the cheesecake stays fresh for up to 14 days in the fridge.
  • Freeze-Thaw Stability: Ensures consistency, even with frozen products.
  • Natural Flavour: With no added colouring agents, it delivers a natural flavour, making it perfect for large-scale cheesecake production.

Switch to cost-efficient ingredients

The gross margins for cheesecake production business are typically around 30%. To improve or maintain that profit margin, we encourage you to switch to more cost-efficient ingredients without compromising quality, or taste.

As the cost of butter hit an all-time high in 2024, we’ve got the perfect alternative. Mimetic is a great substitute, offering 30% to 50% more cost efficiency while being three times more sustainable. It can be used as a direct one-to-one replacement for butter in cheesecakes, so it’s an easy switch for semi-industrial and full-industrial-sized operations.

Let’s not forget, it supports clean-label consumer trend, as it is free from artificial flavours and colours. This substitution not only helps reduce ingredient costs but contributes to a more sustainable operation, helping you meet the demand for eco-friendly baked goods and reduce your products’ and organisation’s carbon and environmental footprint.

Simplify production with fluid products

Incorporating fluid products into your cheesecake production can reduce manual handling and improve production flow.

Puratos's Deli Cheesecake 2.0 is designed to be poured or pumped directly into molds or onto bases, minimising preparation time, as well as reducing potential for human error. With our pourable Deli Cheesecake 2.0, you can produce cheesecake faster and more consistently, without the lengthy trial-and-error process.

Leverage patented oven settings for uniform baking

Uniform baking is critical for quality, especially at scale. Deli Cheesecake 2.0 is great for that reason as well.

It is optimised for industrial ovens, eliminating the need for water baths. With reduced baking time and hassle-free production, you can achieve flawless, crack-free results in every batch. Say goodbye to expensive, specialised tools which often include a learning curve and training resources. Our solution helps you save on setup costs while giving you extra time to focus on scaling other areas of your business.

Incorporate precision baking techniques

Maintaining consistency in large-scale production is no easy feat, but it's absolutely crucial. The good news? By reducing common issues like human error or uneven measurements, you can keep your products top-notch, even when producing in bulk. Most importantly, it’ll save you money long-term by cutting down on waste.

To ensure everything stays on track as you scale, try regular checks for texture, appearance, and flavour. Simple tools like texture analysers or controlled ovens can help guarantee each batch meets your quality standards. Plus, fine-tuning your process means you can easily adapt to customers’ demands for lower-sugar options or plant-based alternatives, helping you keep up with trends, and stand out among the competition. But more on that later.

Adapt to local tastes and consumer trends

The Cheesecake market is no exception to constantly evolving trends, so it’s crucial to adapt your recipes to meet local tastes and the latest dietary trends.

For instance, in the US, cheesecakes are often sweeter than in Europe, where desserts generally have a more subtle sweetness. Whether you’re creating a lower-sugar version to meet health-conscious trends or offering a richer, sweeter option for other regions, Deli Cheesecake 2.0 provides the flexibility to modify your recipe.

Simply adjust it to suit different needs, whether it’s modifying the amount of cream cheese or introducing new flavour profiles. Want to add a seasonal twist or a specific fruit flavour? Puratos offers a wide range of ingredients including lower-sugar fruit fillings that help you produce customised sweet goods that satisfy every taste.

What are the latest cheesecake trends?

Cheesecake continues to evolve as a versatile dessert, with consumers seeking more snack-sized portions and vegan-friendly options. According to Taste Tomorrow, the largest consumer research program in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industry, people still love the classic cheesecake. However, they are also excited about new twists and fusions. Tangy flavours like Raspberry Lemon, Blueberry Lime, and Mango Cheesecake are particularly popular. In the past year, even more exciting combinations have emerged, such as Lavender Honey Cheesecake, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Cheesecake Baklava, and Strawberry Cheesecake cupcakes. The world of cheesecake is truly expanding with delicious possibilities!

The rise of plant-based eating has sparked interest in vegan versions made with innovative ingredients such as cashews and almond milk.

Looking ahead, the demand for baked cheesecakes is expected to grow significantly through 2031, especially as they become a go-to dessert for celebrations like weddings and anniversaries.

Take note that the Asia-Pacific region, which is increasingly adopting Western eating habits, presents a new and untapped market for cheesecake. Take up this exciting opportunity as the trend is just beginning to take off.

Scale up your cheesecake production with Puratos

Are you intending to scale up your cheesecake production effortlessly? Let Puratos support your journey with innovative, ready-to-use solutions. Contact your local representative to find out how we can help.

REFERENCES