Basque Cheesecake
Experience the rich and smooth texture of Basque cheesecake, a perfect blend of rustic charm and gourmet flavours
Ingredients
- 400 g cream cheese
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 400 ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gently fold in the heavy cream, flour, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the top is dark golden brown.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- When ready to serve, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and enjoy!