Brown Butter No-Bake Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter No Bake Cheesecake is a dessert that combines graham cracker crumbs, brown butter, heavy cream and eggs into a rich, creamy treat. The recipe requires just 20 minutes of preparation with no baking needed. Made with confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and chopped nuts, this cheesecake suits anyone looking for a quick, indulgent dessert that skips the oven.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crumbs
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown butter
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 3 egglarge eggs
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- ½ tspsalt
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 gchopped nuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Tip: Optional: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the large eggs until they become light and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 5
Add the browned butter mixture to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- 6
Fold in the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and chopped nuts.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the mixture.
- 7
Pour the cheesecake mixture into a 20cm (8 inch) springform pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- 8
To serve, slice the cheesecake into wedges and dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Tip: Optional: Serve with fresh fruit or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added flavor and texture.
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