Alright, let's whip up a reimagined version of the classic Basque Burnt Cheesecake, a dessert as effortlessly cool as a pair of worn-in jeans and as indulgently satisfying as a lazy Sunday brunch. This is a no-judgment zone: we're embracing the charred exterior for its complex flavor and some seriously lush, creamy goodness inside. With no crust to fuss over, it's a chill baking project that'll have your friends crown you the dessert monarch. Let's get to the good part – the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 250g Cream Cheese (the full-fat kind, because life is short)
- 60g Sugar (the sweet whisperer of desserts)
- 5g Cake Flour (just a sprinkle, really)
- 1 Egg Yolk (it's like sunshine, in liquid form)
- 1 Whole Egg (because what's a yolk without its trusty white?)
- 150g Whipping Cream (the puff in your cake's sails)
Let's Make Some Magic:
- First off, let your cream cheese get cozy at room temperature. It's easier to work with when it's soft.
- Preheat your oven to the fiery realm of 220°C (428°F) – we're going for that gorgeous burnt top, remember?
- Get yourself a mixing bowl and cream together cream cheese and sugar until they're whispering sweet nothings to each other.
- Then, sprinkle in the cake flour like a magic fairy dusting everything with happiness.
- Next up, add the egg yolk and the whole egg – these two are the dynamic duo that'll give your cheesecake structure and richness.
- Now pour in that whipping cream and stir it all up to get your batter silky smooth.
- Find a pan. Any pan. Line it with parchment paper, and don't worry if it looks like a crumpled mess. You want that rustic charm!
- Pour the batter into the pan - let's fill that blank canvas with our creamy concoction.
- Slide the pan into the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top is so beautifully burnt it could bring a tear to your eye.
- After the drama of the baking, let the cheesecake hang out at room temperature before giving it a chill pill in the fridge.
When it’s chilled and ready, let the knife do the tango as you slice up this dreamy cake. Ta-dah! You've now got a Basque Burnt Cheesecake that'll be gone faster than you can say "more please". Enjoy the bliss in every bite and don't even think about counting the calories.