Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
11 hrs
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Servings
12 slices
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
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This crème brûlée cheesecake is so elegant with its torched sugar crust. It's so satisfying to crack it with a spoon!
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2¾ cups Graham cracker crumbs (from about 25 cracker sheets)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (1⅛ sticks)
For the Cheesecake
- 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature (3 bricks)
- 10 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy cream room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream room temperature
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice (from ¾ lime)
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Topping
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and gently spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- To make the crust, whisk the graham cracker crumbs and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Add in the butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the springform pan in an even layer.
- Place the pan into the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and place onto a cooling rack to cool slightly as you make the cheesecake batter. Increase the oven heat to 400°F
- Place the cream cheese and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat together on high speed for 2 minutes to ensure that the mixture is creamy and that no lumps of cream cheese remain.
- Add in the heavy cream, sour cream, lime juice, vanilla bean paste, and salt, and mix until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
- Mix in the eggs until combined, then add in the cornstarch and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the springform pan onto the crust. Smooth the top out as well as possible.
- Wrap the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent any water from seeping in. Place the springform pan into a larger baking pan or broiler pan. Fill the broiler pan with 1 inch of water to create a water bath. Place the pans into the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 250°F and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Once baked, turn the heat off and leave the cheesecake in the oven to cool for 30 minutes with the door closed. Open the oven door slightly and let the cheesecake continue to chill for 30 minutes. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and unwrap the tin foil. Place the springform pan onto a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.
- Once cooled, cover with aluminum foil and place it into the fridge to chill for at least 8 hours.
- Once the cheesecake has chilled, run a butter knife around the inside edge of the springform pan to release the cheesecake from the pan. Release the springform and remove the sides from the cheesecake. Place the cheesecake onto a cake stand or serving platter.
- Spread the sugar topping over the surface of the cheesecake in an even layer. Use a kitchen torch to toast the sugar. Using medium-to-low heat, hold the torch 1 inch away from the sugar and slowly toast the sugar. Once the sugar starts to bubble, move on to another section, as it will burn easily.
- Once all of the sugar is toasted, let it set for several minutes to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store crème brûlée cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
1338IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 1338IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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78 reviews
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