Utterly Creamy Burnt Basque Cheesecake Recipe
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A crustless Basque cheesecake with a distinctive burnt top and creamy, custard-like interior that is not overly sweet. The high-heat baking caramelizes the surface while keeping the center velvety. A striking and elegant dessert that's simpler to make than traditional cheesecake.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- Nonstick baking spray (or butter)
- 2 lbs (900g) cream cheese (full fat, room temperature)
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups (480g) heavy cream
- ½ lemon (zested, about 1 tsp)
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (33g) all-purpose flour
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 85M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 1h 10m
- Sodium
- 464mg
- Total sugar
- 29g
- Added sugar
- 25g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 178mg
- Calcium
- 111mg
- Iron
- 0.54mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 464MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.