Description
A creamy and delightful Basque cheesecake with a unique burnt top, simplified for easy baking in a loaf pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each.
- Gently fold in the heavy cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Consider topping with fresh berries or a chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Basque cheesecake, easy recipe, baking
