Description
Crème brûlée cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crispy, caramelized sugar topping of crème brûlée.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 450 grams (16 oz), softened
- Granulated sugar: 150 grams (3/4 cup)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Heavy cream: 240 ml (1 cup)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Graham cracker crust: 1 pre-made (about 9 inches in diameter)
- Granulated sugar: Extra for caramelizing
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by pressing a graham cracker mixture into a springform pan and baking it.
- Make the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese and sugar, then adding eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake in a water bath.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the crème brûlée topping by sprinkling sugar over the chilled cheesecake.
- Caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding eggs.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake, Dessert, Baking