Basque Cheesecake
At a glance
A simple and iconic Basque Cheesecake with a deep golden crust and creamy interior.
Ingredients
- 500 grams cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar (150g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream (300ml)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (15g)
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 240°C or 450°F.
- 2
Scrunch two precut parchment papers and spray oil on a 7x3 inches spring form pan, then place the parchment papers inside.
- 3
In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add sugar and salt to the cream cheese and beat for 15 seconds.
- 5
Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing to combine.
- 6
Sift in cornstarch and mix until fully incorporated, scraping sides and bottom of the bowl.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap to release excess bubbles.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is deep golden brown.
- 9
Let the cheesecake cool completely.
- 10
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
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