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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, lemon juice and vanilla and beat just until combined. Sift in the cornstarch and salt and whisk to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.