Name: Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 565 gr cream cheese room temperature 2 1/2 block; 120 gr powdered sugar 1 cup; 3 large eggs; 30 gr corn starch 1/4 cup; 240 ml heavy whipping cream 1 cup; 5 gr salt; 5 gr vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

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This Burnt Basque Cheesecake is crustless, not sweet and has custard-like texture. This recipe doesn’t require a water bath and you will be amazed how simple is to make it. Creamy interior, caramelized exterior and burnt appearance come from baking this cheesecake at high temperature. One mixing bowl and no baking skills required, which makes the easiest cheesecake recipe you’ll ever make.

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What is Basque Cheesecake

The Basque Cheesecake originated in the Basque region of Spain. Created in the Spanish restaurant in San Sebastian, tis cheesecake becoming very popular. If you never made this cheesecake, you have to try this recipe.

Why you’ll love this recipe

one mixing bowl required
no water bath needed for baking
this cheesecake is crustless
you will be amazed with the texture

Ingredients to make Burnt Basque Cheesecake

cream cheese. Philadelphia cream cheese or any full fat cream cheese.
eggs. Used for moisture.
heavy whipping cream. Do not substitute with milk or Hal and half.
powdered sugar. Gives smooth texture to the cheesecake.
cornstarch. Used for structure. Helps to keep all ingredients together.
salt. For taste.
vanilla bean paste. Use vanilla pod or vanilla extract.

How to make Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 482^oF (250^oC) convection bake.

Prepare 8 or 9 inch baking round pan. Lay two sheets of parchment paper inside, ensuring at least 2-3 inches of overhang on all sides of the pan. Press down to smooth out as much as possible inside the pan.

In the mixing bowl of stand mixer with pedal attachment add cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar. Mix them on the low speed until all combined. Scrape down the sides and mix again.

Add eggs, cornstarch, salt and vanilla bean paste. If you are using vanilla pod, then split pod in half and add the seeds. Mix for a few seconds.

Tip from Marina: Mix cornstarch with a few spoons of heavy cream before adding to the cream cheese mixture to avoid lumps.

Add heavy whipping cream and mix on the low speed until all combined. The cheesecake mixture should be liquid and smooth. I make everything with pedal attachment, but you can switch to whisk if you like.

Transfer cheesecake mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes. The center of the cheesecake should be a little wobbly and top golden brown.

Tip from Marina: If your oven does not have convection bake option, then place baked cheesecake under a broiler set on hight to get brown top. Just keep a close eye on cheesecake!

Leave a cheesecake at room temperature for few hours to cool down then place to the refrigerator to cool completely.

Remove the baking pan and carefully transfer the cheesecake to a cutting board. Cut into slices and enjoy!

How to store

Store Burnt Basque Cheesecake in air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To be honest, I never have leftovers of this cheesecake.

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