So how long does a cheesecake take to set? The short answer: plan for overnight. The long answer: as long as it takes for you to stop peeking in the fridge. I’ve learned that the best thing you can do is make your cheesecake the night before you need it. That way, you wake up, pour a coffee, and realize your patience paid off.
And if you do give in early? Well, you’ll have a delicious, soupy mess that still tastes great on a spoon. There are no failures in dessert, just unconventional pudding. Good luck, and may your cheesecake set mightier than your willpower.
