Basque cheesecake

Name: Basque cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 2 cups cream cheese; 4 eggs; 2/3 cup sugar; 3/4 cup cream; 2 Tbsp flour; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Dessert

6 servings

Very Easy

1 h 10 m

534 Kcal

Considered one of the best cheesecakes in the world by the New York Times, let's discover the Basque Cheesecake together! This super fondant cake was born in San Sebastian in Spain, from where it takes its name. In addition to being very easy to make since there is no biscuit base like other cheesecakes, it is light and soft... Like the feeling of biting into a cloud! Follow our step by step recipe below :-)

Ingredients

2 cups cream cheese
4 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup cream
2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp vanilla extract

Estimated cost: 5.99€ (1€/serving)

Materials

parchment paper
pan 7 inches diameter

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time1 hour

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Combine eggs and sugar in a bowl.
Add the cream cheese and mix until the batter is well combined. Use a electric mixer if necessary.
Add the flour, cream and vanilla then mix again.
Line the mold with parchment paper.
Pour the batter in the mold and bake for 1 hour at 390°F (200°C).
Leave to cool for 1 hour out of the oven and at least 5 hours in the refrigerator. There you are, your Basque cheesecake is ready!

Observations

Which cheese to use?
For this cheesecake you need cream cheese such as Philadelphia or other spreadable cheese.

How long does Basque cheesecake last?
You can keep it for a week in the refrigerator, well wrapped in cling film.

What toppings should you add to the Basque cheesecake?
Don’t hesitate to cover your Basque cheesecake with red fruit coulis or salted butter caramel for example!