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Basque Burnt Cheesecake A thick slice of Basque burnt cheesecake on a brown plate, showing its creamy pale interior and dark caramelized top, with a blurred whole cheesecake in the background.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

A viral sensation, this Basque Burnt Cheesecake is easy to make with a beautifully caramelized top and creamy, custardy center.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 508

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs cream cheese three 8oz blocks, softened
  • 8 oz mascarpone softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups + 1 tablespoon heavy cream for richness
  • Pinch fine sea salt to balance sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for binding

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a rack in the center. Line a 9-inch springform pan with two large pieces of parchment paper, crisscrossed, with 2-3 inch overhangs.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition. Pour in the heavy cream and salt, then sift in the flour and stir to combine.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-55 minutes, depending on how creamy you prefer the center. The top should turn golden, and the center should still jiggle.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour on a wire cooling rack.
  5. Refrigerate for several hours, ideally overnight, without removing the cheesecake from the pan.
  6. Before serving, allow the cheesecake to sit at room temperature for an hour. Release the sides of the springform pan, fold down the parchment paper, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1631IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

This cheesecake's caramelized top and creamy interior make it a showstopper! Perfect for special occasions or when you want something impressive but simple.

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