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My review
"Burnt" Basque Cheesecake
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Chef John
"I rarely post a trendy recipe while it's still trendy. But this 'burnt' cheesecake method deserved the hype; baking it in a very hot oven delivers a beautiful, dark exterior full of bittersweet notes that make the light, creamy cheesecake interior seem even more rich and flavorful. Plus, this method is just plain easier--just remember the parchment paper. So, if you've not had much luck with traditional cheesecake methods, you should stop trying and make this exclusively."
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Ingredients
5 h 30 m servings 467Original recipe yields 10 servings (1 9-inch cheesecake)
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Butter a 9-inch cake pan. Cut a sheet of parchment paper large enough to line the inside of the pan by a few extra inches. Butter the paper and press it into the pan, flattening any major creases. Trim away any excess paper from the sides until you have an inch or two of overhang.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, salt, and flour in a bowl. Stir and smear together with a spatula until very smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and 1 egg; whisk to combine. Whisk in remaining eggs, one at a time. Pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan against the counter to burst any excess air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, very well browned, and nearly burned on the edges, 50 to 55 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) in the last 10 minutes.
- Let cheesecake cool to room temperature, at least 25 minutes. Lift out onto a plate and peel back parchment paper, using a knife or spatula if needed. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 4 hours to overnight.
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Footnotes
- Chef's Notes:
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt can be substituted for the fine salt.
- You can use 5 large eggs if you don't have jumbo eggs.
- Depending on the size of the roll or sheet you buy, you may have to overlap it.
- The original recipe was developed in the '70s, at a cafe in San Sebastian called La Vina. I adapted it to fit a standard cake pan rather than the large springform pan used in the original.
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4/21/2019
Great simple recipe. I think it needed a bit more sugar but I also used half and half so not sure if that affected the taste. Will bake again though!
5/12/2019
We increased the recipe by 33% so it would better fit our 10” spring pan. We didn’t have parchment and also forgot to butter the pan. Now worries! Still came out delicious. Perfection, and it w...
10/19/2019
The recipe reminds me very much to the cheesecake I had at La Viña in Spain. So very easy and fun watching the cheesecake "burn!" Very sadly no leftovers when I served this dessert to guests!
9/6/2019
Best cheesecake I've ever had! made some Blackberry sauce and whipped cream to go with it, but I'd happily eat it just as is!
6/5/2019
Made per recipe....and it was incredible. The hardest part is the buttering of the pan...and waiting...really. Well unless you forget to let the cheese come to room temp. Awesome recipe...goi...
5/30/2019
This was so simple and turned out amazing! I can't eat cheesecake but I was told it was very delicious.
4/26/2019
It was first time for me to try this recipe but it went almost well. I cooked with 400g cream cheese, 2 large and 1 small egg, with 15cm cake pan. Baking time was 50mins in total (45mins: 220...
4/20/2019
Made it today for Easter dessert.....it was a bit scary watching how dark it was getting. Haven't tasted yet, but should be wonderful! Made a blueberry compote to go with it.