Description
This Burnt Basque Cheesecake in a Loaf Pan is a rich, creamy dessert with a caramelized top and smooth interior. Baked at high heat, it delivers bold flavor with minimal effort — perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 – Prepare Batter
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
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Sprinkle in flour and blend until incorporated.
Step 3 – Bake
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Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Pour in the batter evenly.
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Bake 30–35 minutes until the top is deep golden brown (burnt look).
Step 4 – Cool & Chill
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Cool in pan for 1 hour.
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Transfer to fridge and chill at least 4 hours (overnight best).
Step 5 – Serve
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Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy your divine Basque-style cheesecake.
Notes
The cheesecake should jiggle slightly in the center when removed from the oven.
Overnight chilling enhances the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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