Mini Basque Cheesecake
This Mini Basque Cheesecake is perfect for 1-4 people! It's creamy and sweet, with a slight tang, softer than regular cheesecakes, and with a scorched top! Ready in just 3 steps, you can't fail this one! Enjoy topped with ganache, jam, or as is!
Ingredients
- 13 oz (370 g) cream cheese (full-fat, room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cups (150 g) white granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cups + 1 tbsp (75 ml) heavy cream (at least 35% fat, room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a round 6-inch pan with enough parchment paper so it goes up the sides (about 2 inches or 5 cm above the rim of the pan). Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- Make the cheesecake batter. In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, eggs, sugar, flour, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat using a hand-held mixer until completely smooth.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until scorched on top and still jiggly in the middle. The center will set as it cools down, similar to pumpkin pie. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool down to room temperature before removing it from the pan, covering it and placing it in the refrigerator to chill overnight or for at least 4-6 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions: simply make and bake 1 day ahead of time. The next day, take the cheesecake out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving (for best flavor and texture), cut and serve.
Storing Instructions: store this dessert covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Topping Ideas: ganache or melted chocolate, dulce de leche, jam, fresh fruit, butterscotch, crushed Oreos, peanut butter sauce, cherry pie filling, lemon curd.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 1632IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
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