Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
A heavenly blend of velvety cheesecake topped with a crunchy, caramelized sugar crust, this Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines two classic desserts into one extraordinary experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until sandy.
- Press it firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over your prepared crust.
- Pop the cheesecake into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cheesecake cool on the counter, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Sprinkle sugar over the top and caramelize it with a kitchen torch.
- Slice the cheesecake, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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