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Basque burnt cheesecake
Line a 20cm tin with parchment so it sticks up like a nest. Beat cream cheese and sugar, then eggs, cream, salt, optional flour.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Basque burnt cheesecake take?
5 hr 5 min all in — 15 min prep, 50 min cook, 4 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 10 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much sugar?
200 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Cream cheese → A mix of cream cheese and mascarpone. Richer, still burnt-top.
Any tips from this recipe?
Pale top means the oven was shy. Go hotter next time. It cracks and sinks. That is the postcard.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.