Cheesecake

I've wanted to bake a cheesecake since Vanessa brought a homemade one to work. Last night, I decided to give it a try using the recipe that she used. The result? It really puffed up during baking, then cracked, and it was really jiggly so I baked it a little longer thinking it would firm up, but didn't. Then it fell after cooling. It looked pretty bad:


Disappointed, I tossed it in the fridge and went to bed. This morning I discovered that it had firmed up! It tasted pretty good despite the appearance. So maaaayyybbbee it wasn't a complete disaster. I did some research online and read about baking with water baths and that's what I did with my second attempt (also lowering the temp a bit).



Look at how different it looks! It's chillin in the fridge right now. Hope it's good.

Update:

Smallest slice ever! Topped with blueberry sauce. Not bad at all!