Description
A rustic, no-crust cheesecake with a deeply caramelized, charred exterior and a creamy, custard-like center. This forgiving recipe requires minimal active time and no water bath.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (900g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- Parchment paper
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Line an 8-inch springform pan with a large sheet of crumpled parchment paper, pressing it into the pan. Grease lightly with butter or oil.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes). Scrape down sides.
- Turn mixer to low. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix. Add vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle flour over the top. Gently fold until just incorporated. Batter should be thick but pourable.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. The top should be dark brown/black and the center should jiggle like Jell-O, not slosh like water.
- Remove from oven. Run a knife around the edge to loosen. Let cool on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove springform ring and peel off parchment paper. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature to prevent lumps. The center should jiggle when removed from the oven; it will set as it cools. Do not skip the chilling step for the proper texture. The recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 6
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