🔥 Burnt Basque Cheesecake

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. 1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F). Line a 20cm springform pan with baking paper, letting it overhang generously.
2. 2. 🥣 In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. 3. 🥚 Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. 4. 🥛 Stir in heavy cream, then flour, vanilla, and salt. Mix until just smooth — don’t overbeat.
5. 5. 🧁 Pour batter into prepared pan.
6. 6. 🔥 Bake for 40–45 minutes. The top should be deeply golden and puffed, the center still slightly jiggly.
7. 7. ❄️ Let it cool completely in the pan. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

Total Time

✍️ Prep: 10 minutes

🔥 Bake: 45 minutes

❄️ Chill: 4 hours

✅ Total: ~5 hours

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