The Perfectly Burnt Classic Basque Cheesecake! The One Fail-Proof Recipe You’ll Ever Need! #food

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 to 425°F (218°C) with the rack centered. Prepare a 9-inch (23cm) round springform pan with 3-inch (7.5cm) sides by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends 2 inches (5cm) above the pan's top.

Place the springform pan on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips.

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, grate the lemon zest into the cream cheese. Add sugar.

In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar mixture, until smooth.

Add the vanilla extract/ paste. Then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Mix in the flour and salt. Finally incorporate the heavy whipping cream.

Pour the filling into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is a deep golden brown and the edges are set, while the center still jiggles slightly.

Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack.

Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

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