Basque Burnt Cheesecake Recipe: Creamy and Caramelized
Basque Burnt Cheesecake with a creamy, caramelized taste.
Ingredients
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar berries
- Suggested Pairings: Coffee whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F; line a 9-inch springform with parchment.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar; add eggs, cream, and vanilla; sift in flour and salt; taste and adjust.
- Pour into pan; bake 50–60 min until dark on top.
- Cool 2 hrs; chill 4+ hrs.
- Serve on a white ceramic stand with berries.
Notes
- Embrace the burnt top for flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a gluten-free or lemon variation.
- Pair with fruit compote.