Easy Burnt Basque 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 the oven to 200°C / 400°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in lemon zest, salt, and vanilla extract.

Pour in heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated.

Sift flour over the batter and gently fold it in.

Prepare a buttered and lined 9 to 10 inch / 22 to 25 cm springform pan.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 1 hour, until the center is still jiggly.

Allow to cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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