Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch Springform Pan

My issue with this pan was that it leaks. Instead of my cheesecake batter remaining in the pan, it ended up on all over my counter. I have never had any trouble when creating this cheesecake using my Ekco springform pan but I wanted a taller cheesecake. I should have known "if it's not broke don't fix it." Lesson learned.

Genarally a good, durable cake pan, and works well, if the cheesecake recipe calls for a crust, and the usual oven baking. Water leaks in though when the empty pan is placed in a water bath, which a particular cheese cake recipe (no crust) required. Perhaps water might not have leaked in if the pan were already filled with the thicker batter, but I did not want to risk it, and so simply used another cake pan.

This item is great for everything else except for liquids. Everywhere else is a tight seal except for the hinge area. Except for that, it works wonderfully for everything else.

Tip I got from another site:
Some cheesecakes require that the pan be set in water to chill; however, due to the construction of a springform pan, if this method is applied the pan will leak. To avoid this, simply wrap the pan in two layers of aluminum foil. It is a good idea to wrap the pan in aluminum foil with all kinds of cakes to be sure that batter does not leak out. Alternatively, place the springform pan on a cooking sheet when baking to catch the leaks. Another handy idea to consider when using a springform pan is to place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and then place a pan of water on the bottom rung of the oven. The water will help minimize the cracking in the top of the cheesecake.