Honey Basque Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This honey Basque cheesecake is one of my favorite discoveries because it comes together in just 55 minutes from start to table. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and how forgiving it is, even for bakers still finding their confidence. I love using honey as the sweetener because it adds natural moisture and brings antioxidants to the cake, making it feel a bit more nourishing than traditional versions. The creamy filling pairs perfectly with the slightly caramelized edges that make Basque cheesecake so special, and honestly, the ingredients are probably already sitting in your kitchen. It's the perfect dessert when you want something elegant but don't have hours to spend baking.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 150unsalted butter, softened
- 4large eggs
- 200cream cheese, softened
- 100honey
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- ½salt
- 2baking powder
- 50confectioners' sugar
- 100 mlheavy cream
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 23cm springform pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the sides of the pan as well.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl when adding each egg.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- 5
Pour in the honey and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to get the edges nice and even.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during this time!
- 8
Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and release the springform.
- 9
Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: This is the hardest part - waiting for it to cool!
- 10
Once cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with a drizzle of honey, if desired.
Tip: You can also serve with whipped cream or fresh fruit, if you like.
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