Indulgent Burnt Basque Cheesecake in a Loaf Pan
A rich and creamy Basque cheesecake with a beautifully burnt top, made easily in a loaf pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix for 1-2 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Sift in the flour and gently fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is dark brown and the center is jiggly.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh fruit or chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, Basque cheesecake, easy dessert, loaf pan