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burnt basque cheesecake

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

5 from 1 vote
Creamy, deeply caramelized burnt basque cheesecake made with simple room-temperature ingredients for a rich dessert. Enjoy a foolproof custard-like center without needing a water bath.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: spanish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz cream cheese, room temperature Must be completely softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Aids in browning the top
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature Binds the ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream, room temperature Creates the soft interior
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor profile
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour Stabilizes the slice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Balances the sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 springform pan Holds the wet batter
  • 2 Parchment paper Lines the pan for easy removal
  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For beating the cheese smoothly
  • 1 Silicone spatula For scraping the bowl
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer For sifting the flour

Method
 

  1. Press crumpled parchment paper firmly into a springform pan to protect the batter while creating the signature rustic edges.
    lining springform pan with parchment paper
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together on medium speed to prevent lumps until the mixture looks completely smooth and glossy.
    mixing cream cheese and sugar until smooth
  3. Mix the eggs in one at a time on low speed to avoid adding excess air until they fully disappear into the batter.
    adding whole eggs to cheesecake batter
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla while gently folding in the sifted flour to ensure a uniform liquid batter with no dry streaks.
    sifting flour into cheesecake wet batter
  5. Bake in a very hot oven to scorch the exterior until the top turns dark brown but the center still jiggles noticeably.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan at room temperature to ensure the dense custard sets properly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 130gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1200IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely on the counter before slicing; it will look underbaked when removed from the oven but sets perfectly as it rests. Use a standard 9-inch pan to ensure the center does not overcook.

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