Easy Basque Cheesecake: A Simple, Indulgent Dessert Delight
Indulge in the creamy richness of an easy Basque cheesecake, a dessert that combines simplicity with elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basque
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a lined springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Let the cheesecake sit out for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg