Here are some cheesecake recipes that will blow your mind. Basque cheesecake is a crustless cheesecake with a charred top that gives the cake its distinctive caramel flavor. Yes, this time I’m breaking the baking rules and intentionally letting the cake burn from the top. Don’t worry, the cheesecake won’t taste burnt. The dark gold layer on top adds a rich caramel or burnt butter flavor that works wonders with the sweetness of the cream cheese inside the cake. This cheesecake version was invented at La Via, a cafe in San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain, hence the name Basque Cheesecake. According to reports, the cafe’s chef, Santiago Rivera, vowed to bake a different type of cake every day and eventually created this delicious version of cheesecake, keeping pace with the passage of time and food trends on social media. It gained popularity as it grew.
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What does Basque cheesecake taste like?
A beautiful cheesecake with the sour and sour taste of cream cheese, the sweetness and the rich taste of vanilla. The texture is airy, light, soft and sticky mousse-like. What makes this cheesecake special is the charred layer on top that adds caramel and burnt butter flavors.
This cheesecake uses the usual ingredients like eggs, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, and is intentionally left in the oven so that the top layer burns. The inner layer, on the other hand, is thick, mousse-like, and delicious.
Difference between Basque cheesecake and New York cheesecake
Aside from the burnt appearance, this cheesecake differs from other popular New York cheesecakes in that the Basque version has a very light and fluffy texture, while the New York cheesecake is richer. That’s it. The taste of Basque cheesecake remains luxurious, but it doesn’t feel as rich or heavy as New York style. A cheesecake reminiscent of a fluffy soufflé or mousse.
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How to make Basque cheesecake at home | Basque cheesecake recipe
Start by preheating your oven and getting your batter mixer ready. This machine whips cream cheese and adds sugar. Next, add the cream, flour, and vanilla extract mixed together by hand. Add this to the cream cheese, crack in the eggs, and it’s done. Do not over-stir the eggs. After pouring the mixture into the pot, slam the pot on the kitchen counter and use a knife to drive out the foam. Bake for 45 to 65 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown. Click here for the complete step-by-step recipe.
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