Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Basque Burnt Cheesecake just oozes with creaminess! Also called "Tarta de Queso", this delicious "a bite isn't enough" cake is just the right finishing touch after a hearty meal.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams 1 ¼ cups cream cheese
- 100 grams ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 100 ml ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 230°C or 446°F. Roughly line a 15 cm round baking pan with a 12 in X 12 in parchment/baking paper.
- In a bowl, Tip in the cream cheese and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until sugar dissolves and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time while continuously beating until fully incorporated or approximately 3 minutes.
- Add cornstarch, salt, whipping cream, and vanilla extract. Beat again for 3 minutes or until fully incorporated. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 230°C or 446°F. After the 30 minute mark, lower the temperature to 210°C/410°F and bake for another 30 minutes or until the top is dark brown in color.
- Remove from the oven and let it completely cool down in the pan. Place in the fridge and chill for 2-3 hours or overnight. Bon appetit!
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Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the oven used.
- Ingredients should be in room temperature.