Simple Basque Cheesecake
This burnt basque cheesecake is a luscious easy dessert that is as classic as it is iconic! It’s crustless with a creamy filling then baked until the top and sides are caramelized.
Ingredients
- 22 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Fine granulated sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 1⅓ cups cream whole/heavy or whipping cream at least 30% fat content
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons All purpose flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400℉ (200℃) and grease an 8 x 4 inches or a 9 inch regular cake pan and line with two sheets of parchment paper. Crumple the parchment paper and then spread it in the pan, it's easier for it to fit in the pan. Make sure it comes above the top of the pan on all sides by 2 inches. Place the pan on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Increase the speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition until the egg is incorporated into the batter.
- Add the cream, salt and vanilla and beat until combined. Sift the flour evenly over the mixture. Beat on low speed until incorporated , about 15 seconds. Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue to beat until the batter is smooth and silky, about 10 seconds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake approximately 60-65 minutes or until it becomes a deep dark brown color and jiggly in the middle.
- When ready, take it out of the oven, let it cool completely (the cake will deflate, that's normal) then remove from the pan, peel the parchment paper and slice. Enjoy!
Notes
Basque crustless cheesecake can be refrigerated uncovered overnight and served the next day. Leftovers can also be stored for up to 7 days.
Basque cheesecake can be frozen! Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 941IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.4mg
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