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Refined Sugar-Free Burnt Basque Cheesecake

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A refined sugar-free version of the classic Burnt Basque Cheesecake, made with honey for natural sweetness. It features a dark, caramelized top and a creamy, custard-like center for an indulgent yet wholesome dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Low Salt

Ingredients

  • 600 g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 280 ml double cream (heavy cream), room temperature
  • 200 g clear runny honey
  • 30 g plain white flour
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Butter, for greasing the tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C fan. Grease a 22 cm springform cake tin with butter and line it with baking parchment, allowing excess to hang over the edges.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, double cream, honey, vanilla bean paste, and salt. Whisk with a hand mixer for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Sift in the flour and mix briefly until just combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Add egg yolks last and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and place in the center of the oven. Bake at 220°C fan for 25 minutes.
  6. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 180°C fan and continue baking for another 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven. The cheesecake should have a dark top and jiggly center. Let cool at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Remove from tin and peel away parchment before slicing.

Notes

  • The cheesecake will puff while baking and sink as it cools—this is normal.
  • Drizzle with extra honey before serving for added sweetness.
  • Use high-quality honey for the best flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute plain flour with gluten-free flour.
  • Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid incorporating excess air.

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