Description
A rich and creamy Basque-style cheesecake with a caramelized top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and mix until just combined.
- Pour into a springform pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is dark brown.
- Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Do not open the oven during baking.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a fruit compote if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Basque-Style Cheesecake