Description
A creamy and rich Basque Burnt Cheesecake with a unique burnt top, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and add cream cheese and sugar; beat until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract; mix until fully blended.
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is dark brown and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Serve chilled; slice and enjoy!
Notes
Can be served plain or with toppings like whipped cream or fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: cheesecake, burnt cheesecake, Basque dessert