Description
Indulge in the rich, caramelized flavor of Basque Burnt Cheesecake! This creamy, crustless cheesecake is baked at high heat to achieve a beautifully scorched top while maintaining a luscious, custard-like interior. It’s incredibly easy to make with just five simple ingredients, making it a foolproof dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 670g (3 cups) full-fat cream cheese (e.g., Philadelphia, at room temperature)
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 300g (1 1/3 cups) heavy cream (36% fat, at room temperature)
- 30g (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (445°F) without the fan.
- Line an 8-inch springform pan with two overlapping pieces of parchment paper, ensuring the edges extend about 2 inches over the sides.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and flour, mixing continuously until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and mix on low speed until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for a deeply golden-brown, caramelized top while keeping the center slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for a softer texture.
- Avoid freezing, as it alters the creamy consistency.
- For a subtle flavor twist, try adding vanilla bean, lemon zest, or espresso powder.
- Pair with a dessert wine or fresh raspberries for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- chilling time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish, Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8
- Calories: ~562 kcal
- Sugar: ~29g
- Sodium: ~305mg
- Fat: ~45g
- Saturated Fat: ~26g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Trans Fat: ~0.01g
- Carbohydrates: ~34g
- Fiber: ~0.1g
- Protein: ~9g
- Cholesterol: ~209mg
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