Description
Indulge in the luxurious fusion of two classic desserts with this Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake meets the caramelized sugar topping of a crème brûlée, creating a decadent and elegant dessert that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the brûlée topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line and grease a 9-inch springform pan, wrapping the outside with foil for a water bath.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Add eggs and flour, then pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool, then chill.
- Add the topping: Sprinkle sugar over the chilled cheesecake and caramelize with a torch. Let it set before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have a torch, broil the cheesecake briefly. Garnish with berries or whipped cream for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
