Description
Indulge in the delectable Simple Lemon Sugar Burnt Basque Cheesecake, a dessert that combines a beautifully crinkly top with a luxuriously creamy lemon filling. This cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly straightforward to prepare, making it an ideal treat for both special occasions and casual gatherings. The refreshing taste of lemon zest harmonizes perfectly with the rich cream cheese, creating a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress your guests. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this cheesecake will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 large eggs
- 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 (200°C) and position a rack in the middle.
- Lightly butter a 9-inch spring-form pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Reduce speed and add heavy cream and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Sift in flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated.
- Sprinkle half of the remaining sugar mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Bake for about 50-55 minutes until deeply golden brown on top while still jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before unmolding; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg