Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Basque Cheesecake, a crustless delight with a burnt, rustic top and a soft, luscious center. This easy-to-make dessert is a Spanish classic that will impress any cheesecake lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake:
- 2 pounds cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang.
- Mix Ingredients: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then incorporate heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract, and flour.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, tap to remove bubbles, and bake for 55–65 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool to room temperature, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Cracked top adds charm
- Almond extract option
- Use clean, sharp knife for serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
