Basque Cheesecake

Name: Basque Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A famous crustless cheesecake with a deeply caramelized, dark brown exterior and a creamy, custard-like center. It bakes at high heat for a signature rich flavor and rustic finish.

65 minEasyServes 8450 cal/serving

SpanishDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F and line an 8-inch springform pan with overlapping sheets of parchment paper.
2

Beat 24 oz softened cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and sugar dissolves.
3

Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
4

Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp sifted all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt until mixture is homogenous.
5

Pour batter into pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until deeply browned on top with a jiggle in center.
6

Cool completely at room temperature before serving.

Questions

Can I make Basque Cheesecake dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (24 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup heavy cream) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

Can I make Basque Cheesecake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Basque Cheesecake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Basque Cheesecake?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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