Delicious Burnt Basque Cheesecake Made in a Loaf Pan
This Burnt Basque Cheesecake is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring a beautifully charred top and a creamy, rich interior. Perfect for sharing, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress your friends and family!
- Author: Layla
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a loaf pan (approximately 9×5 inches) with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is fully mixed before adding the next.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the top is deeply browned and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the best flavor and texture, chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: You can substitute half of the cream cheese with ricotta cheese for a lighter version. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream, and for a vegan version, use unsweetened applesauce as an egg substitute (1/4 cup per egg).