Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with the nutty flavors of brown butter and aromatic vanilla bean.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until browned. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, flour, vanilla bean paste, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Slowly pour in the brown butter and mix until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, increase the amount of vanilla bean paste.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for best results.
- Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: vanilla bean, brown butter, cheesecake