Burnt Basque Cheesecake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Cooling and chill time

    5 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    475 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

This stunning San Sebastian Cheesecake (Basque Cheesecake) with its “burnt” surface that's caramelized to perfection is sure to impress. You will love how easy it is to make and be amazed by the deliciously rich flavor and creamy, smooth texture.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 (8 oz) packs cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch or cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Line an 8-inch (3 inches high) springform cake pan or a standard 8-inch cake pan (3 inches high) and line with 2 pieces of parchment paper. They should stick up about 2 inches above the edge of the pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and no longer clumpy, scraping the sides down in between.
  3. Whisk in the heavy cream, lemon juice and vanilla and beat just until combined. Sift in the cornstarch and salt and whisk to combine.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and tap the pan against your counter to let any big air bubbles rise to the surface. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is dark amber in color and the center is still jiggly.
  5. Allow cake to cool in the pan at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to the fridge to cool for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Remove from the baking pan and slice then allow each slice to rest at room temp for about 10 minutes for a creamy texture.
  6. To serve with chocolate ganache: Warm 1 cup heavy cream in the microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Remove and add 1 cup of Ghirardelli chocolate chips. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is well combined. Cool for 5 minutes and enjoy on the cheesecake slices!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 175mg (58%) Sodium 365mg (15%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 0.03g (0%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 1534IU (31%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Sodium 365mg 15%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Fiber 0.03g 0%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 1534IU 31%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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