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Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Burnt Basque Cheesecake in a Loaf Pan

This Burnt Basque Cheesecake combines rich cream cheese with a charred top for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups full-fat cream cheese Ensure it's rich and creamy
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Balances flavors
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream Adds smoothness
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Helps stabilize the batter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract is best
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of cream cheese with ¾ cup of granulated sugar and beat until smooth.
  4. Add the two large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is deeply golden brown.
  9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting it out.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature, and consider adding fresh berries or caramel as toppings.

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