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Basque Cheesecake
A rich Basque cheesecake with a deeply caramelised top and creamy vanilla centre.
From YouTube · Sep 9, 2025
A rich Basque cheesecake with a deeply caramelised top and creamy vanilla centre.
15 min
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
2 hrs 45 min
Total time
8 servings
Yield
Ingredients
7 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
10 steps- Preheat oven to 240°C or 450°F.
- Scrunch two precut parchment papers and spray oil on a 7x3 inches spring form pan, then place the parchment papers inside.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add sugar and salt to the cream cheese and beat for 15 seconds.
- Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing to combine.
- Sift in cornstarch and mix until fully incorporated, scraping sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap to release excess bubbles.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is deep golden brown.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Use fully softened cream cheese.
- Add the eggs one at a time.
- Bake until the top is deeply browned.
- Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Equipment
- 7-inch springform tin
- Baking paper
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Sieve
Storage
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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