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Basque Burnt Cheesecake

A crustless cheesecake baked at high heat for a caramelized top and a silky, custardy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1¾ cups heavy cream room temperature
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a springform pan with parchment.
  2. Step 2: Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the cream, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Tip: Do not overmix.
  5. Step 4: Sift in the flour and mix until just combined.
  6. Step 5: Pour into the pan and tap to release air bubbles.
  7. Step 6: Bake 40 to 45 minutes until deeply browned with a jiggly center and cool completely.
  8. Tip: The center sets as it cools.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.