Basque Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that’s incredibly simple to make. This crustless cheesecake from the Basque region of Spain is known for it’s golden caramelized crust while the inside has an irresistable light and creamy texture. My easy recipe for Basque Cheesecake will bring an authentic taste of Spain to your table.
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Burnt Basque cheesecake is a delicious dessert from the north of Spain. Originating at the La Viña bar in San Sebastian this cheesecake quickly gained popularity throughout Spain and beyond. Baked at a high temperature, like magic this cheesecake forms it’s own golden brown crust with a delightful caramelized flavor while the interior is light and creamy. This easy dessert is wonderful on it’s own but you can also top it with your favorite berries or a delicious sauce like my Raspberry Compote or Homemade Chocolate Sauce. Also make sure to take a look at my Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake for the holidays!
Ingredients
- Cream cheese room
- Kosher salt
- White sugar
- Large eggs
- Heavy cream
- All Purpose Flour
Baking Tips
- Be sure to use full fat cream cheese as the low fat version won’t set properly
- While the classic cheesecake is delicious you can customize your cheesecake flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract
- Add a hint of citrus with up to a tablespoon of fresh lemon or orange zest
- Crinke the parchment paper in a ball then unfold it to help it lay properly in the springform pan
How to Make Basque Cheesecake
This is the cheesecake to make for anyone intimidated for making cheesecake, this Basque burnt cheesecake recipe is incredibly easy and very forgiving.You don’t need a water bath or any advanced techniques and this dessert is virtually foolproof.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a 10 inch springform pan with cooking spray and line with 2 sheets of parchment paper angled so that all sides of the pan are covered.
Add the cream cheese, sugar and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer) and mix together on medium speed until creamy. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Pour in the heavy cream and flour and mix together until smooth (about 1 minute). Add the batter into the prepared pan and place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake the cheesecake for 60 minutes or until the top of the cheesecake is golden and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack to room temperature. Remove the ring of the springform pan, transfer to a serving platter and gently peel the parchment paper from the sides prior to serving.
Storage
To store leftovers chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Basque Cheesecake
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer and large bowl
- 1 10 inch springform pan
- 2 sheets Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a 10 inch springform pan with cooking spray and line with 2 sheets of parchment paper angled so that all sides of the pan are covered. (To get the paper to lay well you can crumble it in a ball and then straighten it back out before placing it in the pan).
- Add the cream cheese, sugar and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment ( or a large bowl if using a hand mixer) and mix together on medium speed until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Pour in the heavy cream and flour and mix together until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place the pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake the cheesecake for 60 minutes or until the top of the cheesecake is golden and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack to room temperature. Remove the ring of the springform pan, transfer to a serving platter and gently peel the parchment paper from the sides prior to serving.
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Amanda says
This is the easiest cheesecake, comes out perfect every time!