Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer, combining the classic flavors of crème brûlée with cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan to ensure your cheesecake releases beautifully.
- Create the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Blend the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Gradually add the eggs, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top with ¼ cup granulated sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or raspberry sauce for added flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 277mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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