Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake: A Sweet Escape at Home
A rich and creamy dessert that combines the traditional flavors of cheesecake with a unique burnt top, perfect for a sweet treat at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a lined springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is deeply browned.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use room temperature ingredients.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg