Creme Brulee Cheesecake
A decadent marriage between a classic creamy cheesecake and beloved crème brûlée, this cheesecake features a smooth, velvety interior with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it before serving.
Notes
Avoid skipping the chilling time to enhance flavor and texture. Ensure cream cheese is softened for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 124mg
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