Description
A rich and creamy Burnt Basque Cheesecake with a dark, caramelized top and a smooth custard-like center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth, then gradually add the sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add in the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is dark brown and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled after removing from the pan and peeling away the parchment.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. A dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries complements the cheesecake perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Basque cheesecake, burnt cheesecake