Description
Indulge in the delight of a Simple Lemon Sugar Burnt Basque Cheesecake, where a beautifully caramelized top meets a luscious, creamy lemon filling. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself to something special. With its unique flavor profile that combines sweet and zesty notes, this cheesecake is sure to impress with every slice. Easy to prepare and visually stunning with its rustic charm, the burnt top adds an inviting appeal. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing finish that balances indulgence with lightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces cream cheese (3 packages, at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by buttering it and lining with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar (3/4 cup), and lemon zest until smooth. Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each.
- Reduce the mixer speed and add heavy cream and vanilla extract; blend until combined.
- Sift flour and salt into the mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Mix remaining sugar (3 tablespoons) with lemon zest and sprinkle half over the batter.
- Bake for about 50-55 minutes until golden brown on top but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool for about 5 minutes before unmolding from the pan; allow to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 116mg