Brown Butter Basque Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Brown Butter Basque Cheesecake has become my go to dessert whenever I need something impressive but totally manageable. The magic happens when you brown that butter, which gives the whole cake this nutty, caramelized depth that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen. What I love most is that it comes together in just 55 minutes total, making it perfect for last minute gatherings. Cream cheese brings not only incredible richness but also some great probiotics that support digestive health. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients already, so it won't break the bank. Trust me, once you taste that gorgeous golden crust with the creamy center, this recipe will be on constant rotation.
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Ingredients
- 150butter
- 200 gsugar
- 3 eggeggs
- 150 gflour
- 250 gcream cheese
- 200 mlmilk
- 10 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gbasque cheesecake powder(optional, see note)
- 10 gbaking powder
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 2baking sheets(for baking in)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 3
Remove the browned butter from the heat and whisk in the sugar until dissolved.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheets.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can cause the cheesecake to crack.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
- 10
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and serve.
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