how to make burnt Basque cheesecake - easy baked cheesecake recipe!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture with less fat

Preheat your oven – 200 C / 180 C fan / gas mark 6 / 400 F.

Prepare a 16cm (6 in) round springform cake tin by lining the base and sides with a large square of greaseproof paper, leaving some to hang over the sides for easy removal later!

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mascarpone and sugar until creamy and combined.

Stir in the eggs one at a time to achieve a smooth and runny mixture.

Add the flour, yoghurt, salt, and lemon (if using) and stir again to combine into a creamy, smooth cheesecake batter.

Pour the batter into your prepared tin.

Bake for 40-50 minutes in the preheated oven. Your cheesecake should be well-browned (but not black!) on top, and should still be jiggly when shaken.

Allow the cheesecake to cool completely in its tin for 2-3 hours.

Slice at room temperature, or chill it in the fridge for a cold treat instead.

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