Here’s a simple Burnt Basque Cheesecake recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (500g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the edges to make removal easier later.
- Mix the cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to mix thoroughly.
- Add the cream and vanilla: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add flour: Sift the flour and add it to the mixture with a pinch of salt. Beat until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the lined pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is a deep golden brown and appears “burnt” while the center remains jiggly.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan at room temperature. Then, chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Enjoy your rich and creamy burnt Basque cheesecake!
