Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, with a rich and creamy base topped with a golden caramel layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup of sugar in a medium bowl.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until coated.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Crack in the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and blend until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the baked crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Smooth the top with brown sugar and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream cheese is well softened to avoid lumps in the batter. Cool the cheesecake gradually to prevent cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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