Basque Cheesecake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep: Preheat oven to 240°C (465°F) and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix Cream Cheese: Soften room-temp Philadelphia with a spatula.

Step 3

Add Sweet & Eggs: Mix in sugar, salt, then eggs one by one, gently incorporating.

Step 4

Infuse Cream: Heat cream with vanilla to a boil, steep 10 minutes.

Step 5

Combine & Pour: Stir warm vanilla cream into cream cheese mixture, then pour into the pan. (Optional: strain for smoothness).

Step 6

Bake: Bake at 230°C (445°F) for about 22 minutes; it should be deeply caramelized and jiggly.

Step 7

Cool: Rest at room temperature for 2 hours, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best

Step 8

Simmer Berries: Combine raspberries and lemon juice in a saucepan; heat to a gentle boil.

Step 9

Thicken: In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and pectin. Sprinkle this mixture into the boiling raspberries, whisking constantly.

Step 10

Cook & Cool: Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring, then remove from heat and let cool to thicken.