Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake infused with rich crème brûlée flavors and topped with a satisfying crack of caramelized sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cornstarch; mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and spread it on top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle sugar evenly on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it until golden.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of raspberry sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze without the caramelized sugar topping for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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