Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Name: Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb cream cheese ((226 g x 2 blocks; I used Philadelphia; at room temperature)); ½ cup sugar ((100 g)); 3 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell) ((150 g; at room temperature)); 2 Tbsp cake flour ((15 g; you can use all-purpose flour; use rice flour for gluten-free)); 2 tsp cornstarch ((6 g; or you can substitute with flour)); 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream ((240 ml; 36-38% fat; at room temperature)); 1 Tbsp lemon juice ((15 ml)); ⅛ tsp kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; Use half for table salt)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:35min

Creamy on the inside and caramelized on the outside, this Basque Burnt Cheesecake of Spanish origin is remarkably easy and quick to make. Baked at a high temperature, the cheesecake’s iconic rich dark top is a show-stopper! Follow my tips and tricks for a foolproof recipe.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:26:26 GMT