Basque Cheesecake

Basque cheesecake has the creamy consistency of a classic cheesecake in the center, but is instead slightly burnt on top. To achieve the classic burnt look and taste, unlike a classic cheesecake, it is baked quickly on a higher heat. So if you are searching for a cheesecake that requires only a little bit of patience, basque cheesecakes are for you. They are easy to make, delicious, and one of our favorite cheesecake variations. 

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Basque Cheesecake

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Cooling 5 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 32 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar 300 g
• 1 teaspoon salt 2 g
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons flour 23 g
• 5 egg whole eggs + 2 additional yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degree fahrenheit
• In the base of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. This will take about 1 minute
  
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and heavy cream until smooth. Pour it into the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium until smooth
  
• Add the eggs one at a time and vanilla until smooth
  
• Line a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the lined pan and bake for about 55 minutes until there is still a slight jiggle in the middle
  
• Set at room temperature to cool for 1 hour before placing it in the fridge to cool for at least 4 hours or overnight