Go Back

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Caramelised cheesecake with creamy centre.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 500 g cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tsp granulated sugar*
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup / 240 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp / 16 g cake flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Line an 8 x 3-inch round cake pan with removable bottom with two sheets of parchment/baking paper, let paper extend up to 2-inches above the cake pan.
  • Preheat oven to 230 C/ 450 F.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar to cream cheese and beat until mixture is smooth. Scrape sides of the bowl.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beat until well incorporated before adding the next one. Scrape sides of bowl.
  • Add cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and beat until combined.
  • Using a sieve, add cake flour and ¼ tsp salt and beat until smooth.
  • Pour cake mixture into prepared pan and tap to release air bubbles.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 35-40 mins until top is caramelised or browned and centre is still jiggly. Remove from oven and let cool in pan. Serve at room temperature or chill in the fridge for a few hours.

Notes

*I added 2 tsp of sugar to suit my liking. I tasted the raw batter (don’t do this!) with only ¾ cup sugar in it and it didn’t have the sweetness I was looking for. Feel free to use ¾ cup of sugar only.