Description
Burnt Basque Cheesecake delivers a dramatic, caramelized crust with a creamy, custardlike center. This loaf-pan version bakes without a springform, making it easy to assemble and slice for sharing. Rich cream cheese, vanilla, and a touch of flour create a silky texture, while the high-heat finish develops that iconic burnt top. Ideal for dessert boards, celebrations, or a showstopping weeknight treat. Chill until set for clean slices.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a loaf pan completely with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until very smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Sift in flour and salt and mix just until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is deeply golden to almost burnt and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing for the best texture.
Notes
- Loaf pan must be lined with parchment paper, with overhang on the sides.
- Bake until the top is deeply golden to almost burnt and the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best texture.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Basque-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: About 410
- Sugar: About 22 g
- Sodium: About 260 mg
- Fat: About 32 g
- Saturated Fat: About 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: About 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: About 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: About 7 g
- Cholesterol: About 190 mg
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