Basque cheesecake, which takes its cue from Santiago Riviera's renowned "tarta de queso" in La Via in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, is a richly caramelised cousin of American cheesecake. The consequence of baking the eggy cream cheese mixture at an extremely high temperature, it has a scorched top and a barely set middle. We refrigerate the batter after mixing it, and just before the cake is placed in a 450° oven, we top it with sugar to achieve the ideal balance between the deeply browned top and creamy core.

We turn the oven up to 500 degrees for the remaining 20 minutes of baking once the edges are just starting to firm. This intense heat not only browns the bottom of the cheesecake, giving it its recognisable burnished top, but also provides the normally crustless cake a type of crust. The barely-set scorched top's delightful sharpness gives way to the custardy center's luscious, rich sweetness. Serve this as a standalone treat or as the ideal way to cap a meal with a glass of sherry.

Why do people like Basque Cheesecake

This recipe for burnt Basque cheesecake is extremely creamy and delicious, and it is encased in a caramelised shell that you will like. This crustless, tasty cheesecake is simple to make and doesn't call for a water bath. After the first bite, everyone will be reaching for seconds!

This Basque cheesecake, also known as tarta de queso, is from the Basque area of Spain, notably La Via in San Sebastian. A crustless cheesecake with a charred outside crust and a delectable caramel undertone, this unusual dessert is a standout. This Basque burnt cheesecake has a mousse-like filling that makes it impossible to resist.

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Ingredients that go into Basque Cheesecake

• butter, for the tin
• 800g soft cheese
• 225g caster sugar
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 200g soured cream
• 4 medium eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla

 

How to bake Basque Cheesecake

STEP 1
Make sure there is enough of room above the main rack and preheat the oven to 240°C/220°F fan/gas 9. Butter a 20 cm deep springform or loose-bottom cake pan. Two large pieces of baking parchment should be stacked on top of one another, with the corner of one sheet rotated 45 degrees. Make sure there is plenty of paper sticking out above the rim and press the parchment into the tin's corners. Don't worry about lining the tin too neatly; the cheesecake's distinctive appearance comes from the grooves in the paper. Instead, press the folds up the sides.

STEP 2
Put the sugar and soft cheese in a large basin or a stand mixer. Check that the sugar grains have dissolved by rubbing a small amount of the mixture between your fingertips after using an electric whisk (or stand mixer) to beat the ingredients together for one to two minutes. Continue mixing for another minute or so if it seems gritty.

STEP 3
Add the flour, soured cream, eggs, vanilla, and 1/4 tsp salt to the bowl and stir once more until the mixture is smooth. After scraping off every last piece of the cheesecake mixture, pour into your prepared cake pan. To get rid of any air bubbles, give the tin a hard tap on the counter before baking for 30 minutes.

STEP 4

The cheesecake should be cooked to a deep caramel colour and puff up like a soufflé. If you shake the tin, it will still wobble. Allow it to cool entirely in the tin; as it cools, it will sink. At least one hour must pass before serving. can last up to two days in the refrigerator.

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Best ways to enjoy a Basque Cheesecake

Compared to a classic cheesecake, you don't need to prepare a crust or water bath, making it more simpler to make. Its beauty, which includes the somewhat sunken centre and the rustic-appearing sides, makes it a very forgiving recipe. It's challenging to limit yourself to just one slice of the scorched cheesecake because it tastes similar to a blend of an airy souffle and creme brulee.

Other popular cakes

Besides cake, there are other types of cakes that are highly popular in Singapore and around the world. Below is a list of some of the most known and mentioned ones:

Red velvet cake, Pineapple-upside-down cake, Black Forest cake, Cupcakes, Coffee cake, Angel food cake, Devil's food cake, Pound cake, Sponge cake, Genoise sponge cake, Carrot cake, Opera cake, Chiffon cake, Flourless chocolate cake, Johnny cakes, Brooklyn blackout cake, Apple cake, Fruit cream cake, Poke Cake, Cheese cake, Strawberry shortcake, Basque cheesecake, Basbousa, Bundt cake, Mille crepes cake, Ice cream cake, Icebox cake, Honey cake, Hummingbird cake, King cake

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