Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
A decadent blend of Crème Brûlée and creamy cheesecake, topped with a caramelized sugar crust for a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar, then press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, incorporating granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top with sugar and caramelize it using a kitchen torch.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture and avoid lumps. Chill the cheesecake adequately for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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