xmas nosh (ii)

the cheesecake has uneven edges and is not the texture i had hoped for. i am tempted to blame either (a) the waterbath (maybe i should not have used one) or (b) the recipe, although of course it could be just one blaming ones tools etc. it rather reminds me of fiesta japanese cheesecakes which, though charming in their own way, are not really what one expects after spending nearly $20 on cream cheese, not to mention running all around town to find just the right brand of strawberry topping.