easy basque cheesecake recipe: indulgent slice of heaven at home
Discover how to make an easy Basque cheesecake that is rich, creamy, and a delicious slice of heaven!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cream cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a lined springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is dark golden brown.
- Allow to cool before releasing from the pan.
Notes
- Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- For a more intense flavor, consider using aged cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg