Description
A beautifully caramelized and creamy cheesecake, baked to perfection in a loaf pan, evoking nostalgia and joy at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Parchment paper (for lining the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is dark brown and a knife inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve and enjoy with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavors. Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Basque cheesecake, loaf pan cheesecake, creamy dessert