Toffee Basque Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You have to try this toffee basque cheesecake because it's honestly one of the easiest desserts I've made. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this recipe comes together faster than you'd expect, and the ingredients won't break the bank. The cream in this dessert provides calcium for strong bones, while those irresistible toffee bits create a rich, caramelized flavor throughout. What I love most is how forgiving the recipe is, whether you're baking for a dinner party or simply craving something decadent on a Tuesday night.
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Ingredients
- 250salted butter
- 300granulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 150all-purpose flour
- 120toffee bits
- 100unsalted butter, melted
- 100heavy cream
- 100graham cracker crumbs
- 50toffee sauce
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF) and line the bottom of a 20cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and graham cracker crumbs.
- 3
Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Tip: Let it cool completely.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 5
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the melted butter.
- 6
Melt the toffee bits in a double boiler and let them cool slightly.
Tip: Add them to the batter and mix well.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan over the crust.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the cheesecake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Drizzle the toffee sauce over the cooled cheesecake.
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