Description
A rich and creamy Basque cheesecake with a beautifully burnt top, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- Combine cream cheese and sugar in a bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Lift the cheesecake out using parchment paper, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Watch for the cheesecake’s top to brown; if it browns too quickly, lower the oven temperature slightly. Let cool gradually in the pan to avoid cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: basque cheesecake, dessert, creamy cheesecake, baking, family recipe