5 from 3 votes
Basque Tarta de Queso: Burnt Style Cheesecake
This crustless cheesecake is famous for its browned caramelized top and ultra-creamy center. A staple of Basque country in France and Spain, this famous decadent dessert is sure to be a hit.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
812 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French, Spanish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cream cheese softened
- 1.5 Cups sugar
- 6 egg beaten
- 1.75 Cups heavy cream divided
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
- ⅓ Cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter Softened
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix the beaten eggs with the vanilla and ¾ cup of heavy cream.
- Slowly add the egg mixture to the mixer with the mixer on low.
- Once added, slowly add the rest of the heavy cream. Mix until combined.
- Sift in the flour and salt and mix to combine.
- Use ½ of the softened butter to butter the springform pan and line with parchment paper. Butter the top of the parchment paper and add a second layer of parchment paper. Paper should reach about 2 inches above the top on the pan.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the parchment paper lined springform pan.
- Bake the Basque style cheesecake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, then rotate 180 degrees.
- Continue to bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the top of the cheesecake is darkly browned (not black.) The cheesecake may continue to darken after removing from the oven.
- Rest the cheesecake a room temperature for 1 hour, then place in the fridge and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Remove from the springform pan and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
38g
(190%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
304mg
(101%)
Sodium
731mg
(30%)
Potassium
253mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
2554IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 304mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 731mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 2554IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.