Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with a satisfying caramelized sugar crust, merging the perfect elements of crème brûlée and cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Caramelized top may soften over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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