Burnt Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce
A rustic, caramelized cheesecake with a creamy center and a rich, homemade caramel sauce. This Basque-style cheesecake is surprisingly simple to make and looks stunning on any table.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, crumpling it first for a rustic look.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat the 24 oz cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add the 4 eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Step 3
Stir in the 1.5 cups heavy cream, 2 tbsp flour, and 0.5 tsp salt until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is deeply browned and the center is still jiggly. Let cool completely in the pan.
Step 5
For the caramel, heat 0.5 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until melted and amber, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Carefully whisk in 0.25 cup heavy cream (it will bubble) and cook for 1 minute until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Step 7
Remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and drizzle with the caramel sauce before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch springform pan
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- saucepan
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