Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Recipe
A rich and creamy cheesecake made with the nutty flavor of brown butter and fragrant vanilla beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with brown butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and add sugar, followed by vanilla bean paste.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let it cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh berries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg