Burnt Basque Cheesecake – Tasty & Quick Recipe
There is one recipe that I have seen float around now for months, and you might have too: the Burnt Basque Cheesecake, which was all over our Pinterest and Instagram feeds.
This one is a Spanish take on the traditional cheesecake: first of all, there is no crust to it – which I highly appreciate – and secondly, it cooks at very high temperatures (hence the name) which gives it a slightly caramelised taste to it all.
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If it looks like a daunting recipe, I am here to correct that: it’s easy and rather quick as long as you follow some of the tricks I learned on my PUFF School course.
And before we dive in fully – is anyone here excited about spring yet? I am already looking forward to the sunny days, the flowers and smells, the longer days and the warmer walks… Do you think it’s fair to say I am a spring baby?
I have been longing for better days – as most of us I am sure – and for the light at the end of this never-ending tunnel. And I am hoping this new season will bring what we all wish and want so bad, in a way or another. And that this nightmare we’re currently stuck in will have an end. Is it too much?
And, before we move on for real.
On a lighter note, we go back to a bit of storytime. This past week there was a big story about a platform, whose name I cannot recall, which was taking both adverts and written parts away from recipes so that users would only get to have a recipe to check out.
Now, I am not here to judge you if you think the whole blurb beforehand is useless. Yet I must admit it ends up being the part I love the most, even more than the actual recipe. But maybe because I love the idea of a story behind each recipe. Maybe I am too sentimental. Who knows.
Yet a lot of bloggers are doing this for a living. They feed their families with money made through adverts. And why would you take that away?
Anyways, that platform is now gone so this was just to make conversation, in a way. If my blurbs are too much, please do what you wish. I love a good blurb and I am not going to stop that. Now, or ever for that matter.
Okay, now for real to the actual star of this post, the Burnt Basque Cheesecake of dreams.
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 430 g cream cheese
- 120 g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 270 g double cream
- 20 g flour
Instructions
- Start by layer a 6” round cake tin with 2 layers of baking parchment, making sure that you have enough overhanging paper as this cheesecake will grow tall.
- Turn on the oven to 240°C and let it come to temperature while you prepare the cheesecake.
- In the bowl of your standing mixer beat the sugar and cream cheese together for 5 minutes at least, or until the sugar is fully dissolved. Make sure to scrape down the bowl as you go.
- Add the eggs – one at a time – and beat on medium speed until smooth and fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl mix the cream and flour, making sure the flour is sifted so as to avoid any lumps it might create. Add it to the cheese mixture as the standing mixer is on slow, increase to medium speed and let it incorporate for no longer than 30 seconds.
- Now pour in your prepared mould and cook for 30-35 minutes or until the middle of the cheesecake it’s still very giggly and the top is golden, almost charred in some spots.
- Once it comes out of the oven, you will see the cheesecake will start to deflate – similar to what a soufflé would do – and once it’s cooled, please transfer it to the fridge to cool overnight.
- Take out at least 2-3 hours before serving so as to give the cheesecake the time to come to room temperature and for its texture to be returning to a gooey middle.
Notes
It’s such a beautiful dessert, yet super simple to make. If you are trying to impress your family for dinner over the weekend, or once you can host people again, it will make the best dish to serve.
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This looks absolutely delish!
I will be trying it out this weekend.
I hope you enjoy it Twishaa x
This looks so interesting, I’ve never seen a cheesecake like this but it looks so easy. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reading x
Okay WOW this looks good. I’m not super talented at baking, but if it’s as easy as you make it sound I may just have to try this one out for myself!
Oh no Meredith, this is as easy as it gets, don’t worry! And even if you burn it…it’s fine! x
I love reading the blurbs! I did see a comment once that was food bloggers could confess to anything in the blurb because everyone scrolls past it! But I love them. Ooh I haven’t heard of this style of cheesecake before but it looks really good!
HAHA I think I saw something similar too! Thank you Lindsey x
I’ve never heard of this type of cheesecake before but it sounds amazing.
Thank you Kelly x
Wow, my mouth is watering after reading this! I am such a cheesecake lover and this recipe sounds delicious. I need to try this, thanks for sharing!
Thank you Brianna x
OMG! A few months ago this was the hype on Tiktok Lol and I’ve always wanted to make it! What better way than to follow a recipe from my fav bloggers! Pinning for later xx
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YES – it was all the rage on TikTok too! Let us know what you think, it didn’t last long here hehe x
I have never heard of this type of cheese cake before but this sounds amazing. I’ll have to give it a try as soon as I can.
Thank you Ruth x
I have never seen cheesecake done in this way, it looks really good.
Thank you Ali x
OMGG!! I must try this! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Thank you Daniela x
I do really love a good cheese cake, I will have to see if my partner is up for us giving this recipe a try
Thanks x
I am such a cheesecake lover so I have no doubt I would love this!! Looks delicious, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reading Amanda x
I absolutely am in love with cheesecake. And one of my favorite things about cheesecake, is that it can be modified in many ways, and still taste amazing! I’m a fan of crust on cheesecake tho, so Burnt Basque cheesecake may not be my dream cheesecake. I really like how few ingredients there are, thinking of making cheesecake is always so overwhelming for me. Maybe I’ll actually make some this weekend since it looks easy enough. I’m so excited for spring, it’s time to get my cardigans out, and my birthday’s in a few months, so can’t wait for that haha. I usually don’t read the blurbs before recipes, since I always cook last minute. But, it’s sad that platforms are trying to take it away, I know a bunch of food bloggers so adverts are important. And they love connecting the recipe to their own life.
Whoops, this was a long comment, sorry about that haha. Looking forward to making this cheesecake this weekend!
Hey Sejal – thank you for your comment and please do not apologise! I love reading what other people think!
I believe you might still be able to add a crust to this – it’s worth a shot! It is indeed so easy and very much bare ingredients, so let me know if you get to try it x
Oh wow this recipe sounds amazing! I love cheesecake and it’s been so long since I’ve baked one.
Just wanted to say that I’m absolutely loving your gorgeous blog by the way!! I’m glad I found you guys not so long ago.
Kate
Kate, I can’t begin to thank you for your nice words, it means a lot to us! Thank you thank you thank you! xx
This genuinely looks incredible! I know what you mean about loving a good blurb, the backstory really matters to me hahaha I love reading them x
Yay to blurbs! I know sometimes they can get annoying, but skipping through it’s absolutely fine! x
Wow I thought it was a dark chololate, but looks
delicious. Thanks for sharing..
Thank you for reading x
This cheesecake looks soooo cool! Not the biggest fan of cheesecakes but I’m sure my fam/friends would love this <3 Also, just subscribed to your newsletter – can't wait to be hearing from you 🙂 xx
Aww thanks Caroline! x
I’m a huge cheesecake fan but have never come across this concept before! I never thought burnt would look so delicious, I love it! Thanks for sharing, this is definitely one for my list 🙂
I know – the burnt word had me a bit worried, but I swear by it now x
YUM! this looks delicious, i’ve never made a burnt basque before, will definitely try
Thank you Harriet x
Unfortunately, in the Philippines, when we hear “burnt,” it’s immediately awful lol. But this is different! Delicious! look at that flavor. never heard of this! looks so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh I am sure burnt is not a good word anywhere, but this is amazing! x
Have I been under a rock? I had not heard of this until now and it sounds amazing! I love that it doesn’t have a crust, I just want the good stuff, lol. Thank you for sharing! Oh, and I absolutely love reading the blurbs too. Maybe I’m weird? I don’t know. Haha. 😉
AHAH yes! Another lover of the cheese part in a cheesecake LOL I used to leave the crust anyways…
The blurbs are usually my favourite anyways, never mind the rest! Thank you for your lovely comment Heidi xx
This looks amazing! Plus, my partner and I always plan to have a Spanish themed food night, so if this is Spanish that’s all the convincing I need to add it to the menu! P.S. I love blurbs on blog recipe posts!
The perfect alternative to the Catalan Cream! Thank you Katy x
I’m usually a set cheesecake person, but this looks delicious!
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Try it – it’s bomb! x
this sounds so good! my bf is a huge cheesecake fan so i think i might attempt this recipe
thanks for sharing!
He’ll love you even more (if that is even possible!) x
So delicious, this is great
Thanks for sharing
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thank you x
Color me fascinated! I’ve never heard of this kind of cheesecake before! I may need to try my hand at it in the future, as it does seem relatively simple (especially in comparison to classic cheesecake). Thank you for sharing all of your tips! And I love a good blurb, so I’m glad you plan to keep on doing those 😉
Thank you Stephanie – let me know if you try it and what you think of it! It’s as easy as it sounds! x
I love cheesecake but I’ve never heard of this type before! I think I’d enjoy this with the lack of crust! Looks delicious 🙂 x
Thank you Jenny xx
This looks super yummy and I’d love to try and recreate it!
Oh Iram, this is such an easy and super tasty bake!
Wow this looks amazing- I love cheesecake but I’ve never had baked cheeskcake, so I’ll have to try this one 🙂 thank you for sharing x
Thank you Eleanor x
Ohhhhh this sounds delicious! I’ve never heard of it before, but I love making things like this. It’s looks easy enough, so I’ll be saving recipe to make on the weekend (gives me something to look forward to after my work week) 😀
Glad to give you a reason to look forward to the end of the work week! Let me know what you think xx
I haven’t heard of this before. This sounds interesting. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Lauren
Thank you for reading Lauren x
I’ve not heard or seen anything about a Burnt Basque Cheesecake but this does look delicious, and quite straightforward to make too. I’m all for easy desserts, whether we have friends to impress or just our fussy daughter! x
Thank you Lisa – I hope fussy daughter will enjoy it x
I love the sound and look of this. I haven’t tried a cheesecake in such a long time. I need to try this one out asap.
Antonia || Sweet Passions
I LOVE cheesecake, but I have never tried a burnt basque one. It looks delicious & it doesn’t sound difficult to make!
Thank you Karalee x
This is the first time I hear about burnt basque cheesecake and I think it’s really interesting. Thank you for introducing a new dessert to us. I will give this a try.
Thank you Jessica x
I love the look of this. I’m not a huge fan of cheesecake but I know my family are so I’m adding this to my recipe book so I can hopefully make it for them.
Let me know what your family thinks of it babe x
This looks just so delicious and love the pictures as well. SO YUMMY!
Should make it this week.
Thank you Birgith x