Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and a crispy caramelized sugar topping. This dessert boasts an irresistible blend of textures—each slice offers a smooth, rich filling paired with a satisfying crunch that shatters under your fork. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions, this cheesecake is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to any dessert table. With minimal preparation and straightforward steps, impress your guests with this elegant treat that’s sure to be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g digestive biscuits
- 100 g melted butter
- 900 g cream cheese (softened)
- 200 g caster sugar
- 160 g sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 50 g granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Crush digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, salt, and gently fold in beaten eggs until just combined.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake in a water bath for about 60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in oven with door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg