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RatingDifficultyBeginner

Basque Burnt Cheesecake - the 'burnt' refers to the caramelized top produced by cooking in a hot oven. A very popular dessert, it originated in La Viña in San Sebastian, but some modern recipes add a teaspoon or two of vanilla and lemon zest.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time45 mins
 1 kg Cream Cheese
 200 ml Double Cream
 6 Large Eggs
 300 g Caster Sugar
 1 tbsp Plain Flour
1

In a large bowl, using an electric whisk or large spoon and hand whisk, combine all the ingredients until smooth.

2

Pre-heat the oven to 225c and line a cake tin with greaseproof/baking paper, leaving sufficient round the edges to enable you to remove the cheesecake later.

3

Pour the mixture into the cake tin and bake in the centre of the oven for thirty to fifty minutes - the longer you leave it, the more set the centre will be. The top should be a rich, dark brown. If necessary, increase the heat for a few minutes to achieve this.

4

Allow the cheesecake to cool and then place in the 'fridge for at least two hours, but preferably overnight.

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Ingredients

 1 kg Cream Cheese
 200 ml Double Cream
 6 Large Eggs
 300 g Caster Sugar
 1 tbsp Plain Flour
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