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Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Simona
A tasty Spanish alternative to the traditional cheesecake you've grown to know and love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 1 x 6'' 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

Plenty of recipes call for the cream cheese to be at room temperature, but it is most definitely not necessary.
For the flour - this can be avoided if you don't intend to keep the cheesecake for a few days but you're serving it all in one go.
This cheesecake will hold for up to 3 days, and it's delicious served at room temperature for the best texture, but also cold from the fridge for that original cheesecake feeling.