Description
A rich and creamy Basque Burnt Cheesecake with a beautifully caramelized top that is easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to extend above the edges of the pan for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is deeply browned and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- To serve, carefully lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into wedges.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
- Serve with fresh berries or a berry compote for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg