Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake: A Decadent Homemade Delight
An irresistible twist on the classic cheesecake, the Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and has a beautifully caramelized top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is deeply browned.
- Let it cool before removing from the pan and serving.
Notes
- For a less burnt top, reduce the baking time slightly.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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