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Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake

A rich, crustless cheesecake with a deeply caramelized top and ultra-creamy custard center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European, Spanish
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Springform pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a springform pan with parchment.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla.
  5. Sift in flour and salt and mix gently.
  6. Pour batter into pan.
  7. Bake 45–50 minutes until top is deeply caramelized and center jiggles.
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

The center should remain creamy and custard-like when sliced.