🔥 Burnt Basque Cheesecake

By RichardObradovic | Balkan | May 20, 2025

Description

It’s not cracked. It’s not ruined. It’s perfect. With a deep golden crown and an almost custard-like center, this Spanish-born cheesecake breaks every rule — and wins every heart. One bite, and you'll know why the world can’t stop baking it.

Ingredients

🧀 600g cream cheese (room temperature)

🍬 200g sugar

🥚 4 large eggs

🥛 250ml heavy cream

🥄 1 tbsp flour

🌸 1 tsp vanilla extract

🧂 Pinch of salt

Preparation

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F). Line a 20cm springform pan with baking paper, letting it overhang generously.

2. 🥣 In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

3. 🥚 Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

4. 🥛 Stir in heavy cream, then flour, vanilla, and salt. Mix until just smooth — don’t overbeat.

5. 🧁 Pour batter into prepared pan.

6. 🔥 Bake for 40–45 minutes. The top should be deeply golden and puffed, the center still slightly jiggly.

7. ❄️ Let it cool completely in the pan. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

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