Hi Bold Bakers! This is not your typical cheesecake—burnt Basque cheesecake is a completely different twist (and delicious) on the dessert classic! Unlike typical New York Style cheesecake, which is baked slowly at a low temperature, this cheesecake is baked at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time. Already have an account? The result? An amazing-looking cheesecake that has a top that’s almost burnt, giving it an amazing caramelized flavor, a crispy outer shell, and an irresistible jiggly center. Besides the taste, the outer shell of Basque cheesecake also makes it unique in that it has no crust! So many textures, flavors, and it comes together in no time with very few ingredients!! Sign me up!
What Is Burnt Basque Cheesecake?
Basque cheesecake sounds like it should have a long history like some bygone king or queen demanded after every meal, but burnt basque cheesecake originated in 1990 by chef Santiago Rivera of La Viña in San Sebastian, Spain. After chef Rivera took over his parents’ restaurant, he wanted to add a new dessert to his menu—and this cheesecake was it! My version of Basque cheesecake is made with just 5 ingredients and yields a pleasantly bitter burnt outside and a sweet, rich, jiggly center!
What You Need To Make Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Measuring cups and spoons 10-inch (25cm) springform pan Parchment paper Stand mixer
How To Make Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Making Basque cheesecake is super simple—you don’t even need to bother with making a curst! Here is how you make this unique cheesecake (get the full written recipe below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Be sure your cream cheese is softened and your eggs are at room temperature before you start mixing the batter; otherwise, it will remain lumpy and won’t mix evenly. This is a big cheesecake and rises quite high in the oven. Be sure to use a 10-inch springform pan or reduce the recipe by 1/3 or ½ to fit into a smaller pan. Use parchment paper to line your pan for easy removal! If using the broiler, you want the cheesecake to get very dark brown but not black. Brown will taste bittersweet; black will just taste bitter. While the broiler is on, keep your oven mitts on so that you can remove the cake as soon as it is done – it can go from brown to black in a matter of seconds.
How Do I Store Burnt Basque Cheesecake?
Leftover Basque cheesecake can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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