Description
Creamy creme brulee cheesecake blends French elegance with classic American dessert charm, creating a luxurious fusion of silky textures and caramelized sugar. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each decadent spoonful of this indulgent culinary masterpiece that promises pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113 grams)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (60 milliliters)
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light coating of grease.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the pan’s bottom. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky smooth consistency, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a uniform texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and sour cream, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated without overmixing.
- Transfer the creamy mixture onto the prepared crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes at 325°F, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates proper doneness.
- Remove from oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours to set completely.
- Before serving, generously dust the surface with a thin, even layer of granulated sugar.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, moving continuously until it transforms into a golden, crisp crust with a glossy amber finish.
- Let the caramelized sugar harden for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Check cream cheese temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for better integration and consistent cheesecake consistency.
- Avoid over-mixing batter to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking.
- Pat graham cracker crust firmly and evenly to create a solid, stable base for the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg