Basque Cheesecake (Burnt Cheesecake)
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Basque Cheesecake (Burnt Cheesecake)
Description
Basque Cheesecake, often called Burnt Cheesecake, uses cold cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt combined into a smooth batter using a blender or mixer. The batter is poured into a springform pan lined with parchment paper extending above the rim to contain the batter and accommodate the rise.
The cheesecake is first baked at 325°F (165°C) to cook the interior through without browning. Then the oven temperature is increased to 500°F (260°C) to deeply brown and caramelize the top, giving the cheesecake its distinctive burnt look and flavor. This high-heat finish creates a contrast with the creamy, smooth custard inside.
Once baked, it can be cooled and stored in the pan covered with plastic wrap. The dense but creamy texture and moderate vanilla flavor make it enjoyable on its own or with simple accompaniments.
If you lack a blender, softened cream cheese can be mixed with an electric mixer, gradually adding ingredients and beating until smooth. Oven temperature adjustments may be needed if your oven does not reach 500°F; simply bake longer at the highest available temperature.
Ingredients
- 32 oz cream cheese cold, full-fat, Philadelphia brand
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 4 egg cold, large
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Arrange rack to middle of the oven (see note 2) and preheat oven to 325F (165C)
- Line a 9” (23cm) springform pan all the way up the sides with parchment paper. The parchment should be extending at least an inch above the sides of the pan, I usually use two perpendicular pieces of parchment to achieve this.
- Combine ALL ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. You may need to stop and scrape the sides, you want to make sure there are no lumps of cream cheese that have settled on the sides or bottom.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Repeatedly and firmly tap the pan against your countertop to help remove air bubbles.
- Transfer to 325F (165C) preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. Once time has elapsed, do not open the oven but increase oven temperature to 500F (260C) (see note 3 if your oven does not go this high) and bake for approximately 5-10 minutes until the top of the cheesecake is deeply and thoroughly browned (watch the cheesecake through the glass with the oven light on, exactly how long this will take will vary depending on your individual oven but you don’t want the cheesecake to be completely charred).
- Remove from oven, it should still be extremely jiggly. Allow to cool to room temperature then transfer to refrigerator to chill overnight or for at least 5 hours before removing the ring from the springform pan, peeling back the parchment, slicing and enjoying.The San Sebastian Basque cheesecake is often served at room temperature. You may let the slices come to room temperature before serving, but personally I think this cheesecake is best cold.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be prepared with an electric mixer if a blender is not available; use softened cream cheese and gradually incorporate other ingredients while scraping the bowl.
- If your oven cannot reach 500°F, bake at the highest temperature for a longer time to achieve the browned top.
- Store leftover cheesecake in the springform pan covered with plastic wrap to prevent odor absorption.
- This recipe was developed for conventional ovens; baking times may vary with convection ovens.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 1663IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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