Description
Burnt Basque Cheesecake offers a unique twist on classic cheesecakes. Known for its caramelized top and creamy interior, it’s an irresistible dessert that’s simple to make with minimal ingredients. Ideal for holidays or any special occasion, it’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- For the cheesecake:
- 2 lbs (900g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the crust (optional):
- No crust is traditionally used for this cheesecake, but you can optionally line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang the edges.
- Make the cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in heavy cream, flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is deeply golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in for 1 hour. Then cool at room temperature before refrigerating for 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Remove the cheesecake from the pan using the parchment paper and slice. Garnish with whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients: Ensure that your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Slow cooling: Let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven to avoid cracking.
- Extra flavor: Add chocolate chips or crushed nuts to the batter or top for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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