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Basque Cheesecake

Cultural Context

Originating from the Basque Country in Spain, Basque cheesecake is celebrated for its unique burnt top and creamy interior. Traditionally, it was a simple dessert made by local bakers, but it has gained international acclaim for its rich flavor and texture. Today, variations abound, with many adding different flavors or toppings, yet the classic remains a beloved choice for cheesecake lovers.

SpanishESBasque Countrydessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
eggs
sugar
cream cheese
cream (at least 35% fat)
flour

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

1

Break the eggs into a bowl.

2

Mix the eggs with a blender.

3

Add sugar to the eggs and mix everything well together.

4

Add cream cheese (Philadelphia style) to the mixture and mix it all together.

5

Add cream (at least 35% fat) to the mixture.

6

Sift the flour into the mixture.

7

Moisten baking paper with a little water using a brush and fit the paper in the baking mold.

8

Cut off any excess paper with scissors.

9

Pour the mixture carefully into the mold, being careful not to fill it too much as the cake will rise.

10

Pour the remaining mixture into a smaller mold.

11

Bake the cake for 40 minutes in the oven with the fan on at 210° C.

12

Give the cake a little shake to see if it dances.

13

Let the cake rest for a while to settle.

14

Remove the baking paper from the cake.

15

Cut the cake and serve it as it is, without any toppings.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

blenderbaking moldscissorsoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Burnt CheesecakeSan Sebastián Cheesecake
Local Name: Tarta de queso vasca

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