Description
This Crème Brûlée Cheesecake marries the luscious texture of a cheesecake with the crisp, caramelized topping of a classic crème brûlée. It’s a rich, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or just when you want to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually beat in granulated sugar, then sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Pour batter over the cooled crust.
- Place springform pan in a water bath in a larger roasting pan.
- Pour hot water into the roasting pan, halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until center is almost set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven for an additional hour.
- Remove from water bath and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Remove cheesecake from refrigerator.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.
- Cut into slices and serve immediately. Enjoy
Notes
- For best results, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- To avoid cracks, do not overbeat the cheesecake batter.
- The water bath helps ensure even baking and prevents the cheesecake from cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: crème brûlée cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, baking