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celebratory basque burnt cheesecake
Inspired by the rich, caramelized cheesecake shown in the image, this Basque Burnt Cheesecake is famous for its scorched, dark brown top and impossibly creamy, custardy interior. Unlike traditional cheesecakes, it has no crust and is baked at a high temperature to achieve its signature caramelized flavor. It's the perfect centerpiece for a special occasion or a decadent 'girl breakfast'.
recipe by
eve
dessertSpanish12 servingsvegetarian
1 / 2
20
prep (min)
35
cook (min)
55
total (min)
- •1000 grams cream cheese, room temperature
- •400 grams granulated sugar
- •7 items large eggs
- •475 ml heavy cream (double cream)
- •1 tbsp vanilla extract
- •30 grams all-purpose flour or cake flour
- •0.5 tsp salt