Description
A luxurious cheesecake with a charred top that delivers a unique blend of rich, creamy, and slightly tangy flavors, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar; beat until smooth. Mix in the eggs one by one, then stir in heavy cream and vanilla until just combined. Add a pinch of salt.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes until the top is dark and cracked.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve by gently removing from the pan, peeling off the parchment, and adding optional whipped cream or berries.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake; the center should jiggle slightly when done. Let cool completely before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Basque cheesecake, baking, sweet treat, family recipe