Basque Style Cheesecake | Is This The BEST Cheesecake? | Tarta de Queso | #basque #cheesecake

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor

Prepare all ingredients at room temperature.

Fit the stand mixer with a paddle attachment and mix the cream cheese on low speed.

Scrape down the mixing bowl with a spatula to incorporate all ingredients.

Substitute sugar with monk fruit, using a one-to-one ratio.

Add a splash of vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping the bowl as needed.

Sift flour into the mixture and mix until combined.

Slowly add room temperature heavy whipping cream and mix until smooth.

Line the bottom and sides of a cake pan with three pieces of parchment paper.

Pour the cheesecake mixture into the lined cake pan.

Tap the pan to release any air bubbles.

Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, checking for doneness.

Let the cheesecake rest at room temperature for 2 hours before refrigerating overnight.

Remove the cheesecake from the pan and peel away the parchment paper before serving.

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