Basque Cheesecake (5 Ingredients)
This Basque cheesecake is perfectly light and fluffy and made with just 5 main ingredients! No crust and no water bath needed- It's so easy!
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 243kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cream cheese
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar also known as caster sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Grease a 9-inch springvform pan and cover in parchment paper.
- Beat your cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well each time. Slowly add the sugar, then heavy cream, and finally the vanilla extract. If using the lemon zest, add it at the end and mix well.
- Transfer the cheesecake mixture into the spring form pan. Gently tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the middle is set but jiggles slightly when shaken. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, before slicing.
Notes
TO STORE: Burnt cheesecake should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well for up to 1 week.
TO FREEZE: Place slices of cheesecake in a sealable container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg | NET CARBS: 1g