Description
A unique and creamy cheesecake with a burnt, caramelized top, perfect for gatherings or a quiet dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Zest of one lemon or orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth—about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Ensure everything is combined but don’t overmix.
- Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. If using zest, add it now. Mix until smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
- Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Do not skip the baking time for a perfect burnt top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Basque cheesecake, easy cheesecake, baking