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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Irresistible Crème Brûlée Cheesecake That Steals the Show

This Crème Brûlée Cheesecake blends creamy cheesecake with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping, making it irresistible.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 grams Digestive Biscuits Or gluten-free digestives or Graham crackers
  • 100 grams Butter Unsalted, melted
For the Filling
  • 500 grams Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended
  • 150 grams Caster Sugar Granulated sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 200 grams Sour Cream Full-fat recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 grams Pinch of Salt Using Maldon Salt Flakes adds a delicate touch
  • 3 large Eggs Free-range preferred
For the Topping
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar For caramelizing

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • culinary blow torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Blend digestive biscuits until fine crumbs. Melt butter and mix with crumbs. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add caster sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until silky.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition to keep the filling smooth.
  4. Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges puff and center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature.
  5. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize with a torch until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cheesecake can be made gluten-free and offers customizable options for different flavors.

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