Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Basque Cheesecake, also known as Tarta de Queso. This crustless cheesecake hails from the Basque region of Spain, featuring a beautifully burnt top and a lusciously soft interior. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake:
- 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- Butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix in heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and flour until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool and Chill: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Lift the cheesecake out with parchment, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- No need for a crust—this cheesecake is intentionally burnt on top and creamy inside.
- Serve with fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
