Chilli Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
Prep
25 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate Basque cheesecake has become my go to dessert when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight entertaining. Dark chocolate brings wonderful antioxidants along with that rich, decadent flavor, while the chilli flakes add an unexpected warmth that makes your taste buds really sing. What I love most is how the combination sounds intimidating but the method is honestly so straightforward. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this one won't let you down.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 250caster sugar
- 4large eggs
- 200flour
- 10baking powder
- 20chilli flakes(adds a spicy kick)
- 100cocoa powder
- 100milk powder
- 5salt
- 200dark chocolate chips(chopped)
- 400heavy cream
- 10espresso powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm springform tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour mixture, milk powder, and espresso powder. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
In a separate bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
- 6
Fold the melted chocolate into the cheesecake batter. Stir in the chilli flakes and heavy cream.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the centre is slightly jiggly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to release the cheesecake, then let cool completely on a wire rack.
- 9
Once cooled, slice and serve. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
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