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Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake

A rich, creamy Basque cheesecake baked in a loaf pan with a caramelized, slightly cracked top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Batter
  • 500 g cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line loaf pan with parchment paper and butter lightly.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Sift in flour and salt; fold gently until incorporated.
  5. Fold in heavy cream carefully to maintain airy texture.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake 40–50 minutes until top is deeply caramelized and center slightly wobbly.
  7. Cool in pan 30 minutes, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Remove from pan using parchment edges, slice, and serve.

Notes

Chill overnight for best slicing results. Top can be lightly broiled for deeper caramelization.