Description
Indulge in this decadent Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and a crisp, caramelized sugar topping. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 250 grams Digestive Biscuits
- 100 grams Butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 500 grams Cream Cheese, full-fat
- 150 grams Caster Sugar
- 200 grams Sour Cream, full-fat
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 gram Pinch of Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- For the Topping:
- 50 grams Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by blending the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a 9” springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the caster sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined and silky.
- Slowly add the beaten eggs into the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently to combine. Avoid overmixing to prevent incorporating too much air.
- Pour the filling onto the prepared crust. Place the springform pan on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges puff slightly and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer it to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set properly.
- Just before serving, evenly sprinkle granulated sugar over the top of the cheesecake. Use a blow torch or a grill to caramelize the sugar until it’s a golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh berries for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the best creamy texture.
- Avoid overbaking; the center should jiggle slightly when done.
- Proper chilling is essential for the flavors to develop and the texture to firm up.
- Caramelize the sugar topping just before serving to maintain its crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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