Basque Cheesecake Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Here’s what you’ll need to make this wonderful cheesecake:<\/p>\n

Cream Cheese<\/h3>\n

Like other cheesecakes, this Basque cheesecake relies on cream cheese for its heft, creaminess and tang. You’ll need two pounds for this recipe, which is four eight-ounce blocks of cream cheese. Do not substitute “cream cheese spread” or whipped cream cheese for this recipe.<\/p>\n

Sugar<\/h3>\n

Plain old sugar is best here. I tried making the recipe with honey, and it simply wasn’t as good or as creamy. For a lightly sweet cheesecake that still tastes like a treat, use one and one-fourth cups sugar. For more traditional sweetness, add another one-fourth cup. Sweetness is subjective, but we found the sweetness cloying when we used closer to two cups.<\/p>\n

Heavy Cream<\/h3>\n

Heavy cream thins out the cream cheese mixture without watering it down. We’ll need one pint of heavy cream for this recipe. We’ll use a portion of it upfront with the cream cheese to help mix it, then we’ll add the rest later.<\/p>\n

Eggs<\/h3>\n

Cheesecake relies on eggs for structure. A half-dozen eggs is just right; seven eggs tastes distractingly eggy.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Extract<\/h3>\n

While technically optional, a light splash of vanilla ramps up the flavor a bit.<\/p>\n

Flour<\/h3>\n

A small amount of flour absorbs excess moisture, which becomes more apparent the next day. You have several options. All-purpose flour works well, as does sifted whole wheat flour (unsifted will leave little flecks of bran in your cheesecake). To make the cheesecake gluten free, we successfully used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.<\/p>\n

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Basque Cheesecake Tips<\/h2>\n

Let Basque cheesecake be.<\/h3>\n
I tried several variations of Basque cheesecake—with added orange zest, honey instead of sugar, Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese, macerated strawberries on top, and so on. Basque cheesecake is truly best served plain. With the caramelized top, it is not boring in any way. It’s a delight! If you want to add some presentation value, try serving with a ripe red strawberry on the side.<\/p>\n

Use a food processor or mix on low.<\/h3>\n
For the best texture, avoid<\/em> whipping air into the batter or over-mixing the batter. This is key! Use a large<\/em> food processor if you have it (minimum 12 cups capacity) or a mixer on low speed. The low mixing speed might take a few extra minutes, but it’s worth the wait.<\/p>\n

Know when it’s done.<\/h3>\n
Bake until the cheesecake is deeply golden brown on top and still very jiggly in the center, about 60 to 65 minutes. Once cooled, the center will solidify well enough to slice, and the top will deflate and turn darker and more shiny.<\/p>\n
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Recommended Equipment<\/h2>\n
If you bake somewhat regularly, you’ll probably have everything you need for this recipe. You really do need these items to bake Basque cheesecake at home (the links are affiliate links):<\/p>\n
Large food processor or mixer<\/h3>\n
Use a large food processor (minimum 12 cups—I used my Vitamix food processor attachment<\/a>), or a stand mixer (good deals on KitchenAid at Target<\/a> right now!), or a hand mixer with a large mixing bowl (I’m partial to this 7-speed mixer<\/a>). I tried making this cheesecake by hand and it was so difficult that I gave up.<\/p>\n
Parchment paper<\/h3>\n
You’ll need parchment paper<\/a> for lining the pan. Without parchment paper, your cheesecake will overflow into the oven!<\/p>\n
Springform pan<\/h3>\n
Lastly, you’ll need a 9-inch springform pan<\/a> for baking the cheesecake. The springform pan is the ideal height and also allows you to easily remove the sides before serving.<\/p>\n
If you only have a 10-inch springform pan, that will likely work. Your cheesecake might be done a bit sooner, so keep an eye on it as the time approaches and follow the visual cues provided. I don’t recommend substituting a cake pan for this recipe, as the sides are probably too short.<\/p>\n
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How to Serve Basque Cheesecake<\/h2>\n
Basque cheesecake, like most baked goods, tastes even better the next day. The flavors become more complex and well developed. Make the cheesecake in advance if you have the time.<\/p>\n
Some suggest serving Basque cheesecake at room temperature. I like this cheesecake served anywhere from lightly warm to straight-out-of-the-refrigerator chilled. I even like it straight out of the freezer. In other words, I’m not picky about the temperature.<\/p>\n
If you’d like to liven up the plate, simply serve your slices with a red strawberry on the side.<\/p>\n
At La Viña, they often serve the cheesecake with a glass of sweet Pedro Jimenez sherry. I love this cheesecake with a glass of dry white wine, like an Albariño or Sauvignon Blanc, or a dry rosé. You could also try a dry, funky cider like you’ll find in San Sebastián. We love ANXO cider<\/a>.<\/p>\n
More Dessert Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n
If you enjoy this cheesecake recipe, try these as well:<\/p>\n
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Citrus Olive Oil Cake<\/a><\/li>\n
Mini Lava Cakes for Two<\/a><\/li>\n
Mixed Berry Crisp (Gluten Free)<\/a><\/li>\n
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart<\/a><\/li>\n
Simple Blueberry Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Please let me know how your Basque cheesecake turns out in the comments!<\/strong> I love hearing from you.<\/p>\n
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Basque Cheesecake Ingredients<\/h2>\nHere’s what you’ll need to make this wonderful cheesecake:<\/p>\n

Heavy Cream<\/h3>\nHeavy cream thins out the cream cheese mixture without watering it down. We’ll need one pint of heavy cream for this recipe. We’ll use a portion of it upfront with the cream cheese to help mix it, then we’ll add the rest later.<\/p>\n

Eggs<\/h3>\nCheesecake relies on eggs for structure. A half-dozen eggs is just right; seven eggs tastes distractingly eggy.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Extract<\/h3>\nWhile technically optional, a light splash of vanilla ramps up the flavor a bit.<\/p>\n

Basque Cheesecake Tips<\/h2>\n

Recommended Equipment<\/h2>\nIf you bake somewhat regularly, you’ll probably have everything you need for this recipe. You really do need these items to bake Basque cheesecake at home (the links are affiliate links):<\/p>\n

Parchment paper<\/h3>\nYou’ll need parchment paper<\/a> for lining the pan. Without parchment paper, your cheesecake will overflow into the oven!<\/p>\n

Basque Cheesecake Ingredients<\/h2>\n
Here’s what you’ll need to make this wonderful cheesecake:<\/p>\n

Heavy Cream<\/h3>\n
Heavy cream thins out the cream cheese mixture without watering it down. We’ll need one pint of heavy cream for this recipe. We’ll use a portion of it upfront with the cream cheese to help mix it, then we’ll add the rest later.<\/p>\n

Eggs<\/h3>\n
Cheesecake relies on eggs for structure. A half-dozen eggs is just right; seven eggs tastes distractingly eggy.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Extract<\/h3>\n
While technically optional, a light splash of vanilla ramps up the flavor a bit.<\/p>\n

Recommended Equipment<\/h2>\n
If you bake somewhat regularly, you’ll probably have everything you need for this recipe. You really do need these items to bake Basque cheesecake at home (the links are affiliate links):<\/p>\n

Parchment paper<\/h3>\n
You’ll need parchment paper<\/a> for lining the pan. Without parchment paper, your cheesecake will overflow into the oven!<\/p>\n