Description
This Creamy Burnt Basque Cheesecake is a rich and delicious dessert that has a beautifully caramelized top with a creamy, smooth filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream and flour until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top is deeply golden and the center is jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter.
- This cheesecake is best enjoyed the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg