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Homemade Basque Burnt Cheesecake with a glossy, dark caramelized top, a creamy custard-like center, and one slice cut out, sitting on parchment over a wooden board.

basque burnt cheesecake

5 from 1 vote
A rich, creamy, crustless basque burnt cheesecake with a signature burnt top and silky custard center. This foolproof dessert from Spain is surprisingly easy to make and gets even better the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling + Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European, Spanish
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Cream cheese - Full-fat, room temp preferred
  • 1½ cup Sugar - White granulated
  • 4 Eggs - Large, room temp preferred
  • 2 cup Heavy cream - Or whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure is best
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour - Sifted

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan (Lined with parchment, no greasing)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer works)
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredient amounts)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (To mix all the batter)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Line pan with plenty of overhang)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    Smooth, swirled cream cheese batter in a glass bowl, ready for Basque Burnt Cheesecake.
  4. Add sugar and mix until mostly smooth – small lumps are okay.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
    Mixing egg yolks into thick cheesecake batter with a whisk in a glass bowl, eggs visible nearby.

Nutrition

Serving: 125gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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