Treacle Basque Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Here's my favorite way to make a show stopping dessert that honestly couldn't be easier. This Treacle Basque Cheesecake combines rich, dark molasses flavor with a wonderfully creamy texture, and the best part is you'll have it ready in just an hour from start to finish. The treacle gives it that deep caramel notes while the heavy cream keeps everything luxuriously smooth. Eggs are packed with choline which supports brain health, so you can feel a bit better about indulging. What I love most is how forgiving this recipe is, even for bakers who aren't confident in the kitchen, plus the ingredients are basics you probably already have at home.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 250 gtreacle
- 600 gsugar
- 4 nulleggs
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 100 gplain flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 100 mlunsalted milk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 150°C. In a medium saucepan, combine the treacle, sugar, and 100ml of water. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the treacle is smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to boil the treacle.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and beat until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 4
Add the treacle mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to curdle the eggs.
- 5
Pour the batter into a 20cm springform tin lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the tin is properly greased.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Do not overbake.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Do not open the oven door until the cheesecake has cooled.
- 8
Once cooled, release the springform and transfer to a serving plate.
Tip: Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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