Go Back

Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake

A crustless Spanish-style cheesecake with a caramelized top and ultra-creamy custard center.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb cream cheese full-fat, room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 eggs large, room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a springform pan with parchment.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  4. Mix in cream, vanilla, salt, and flour.
  5. Bake 45–55 minutes until deeply browned and jiggly.
  6. Cool completely, then chill before serving.

Notes

Center should remain soft and custardy.