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Name: Basque Burnt Cheesecake for Ham Club
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 750g cream cheese, room temperature; 250g granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 400ml heavy cream; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 30g all-purpose flour; Butter, for greasing the pan; Parchment paper

Basque Burnt Cheesecake for Ham Club

CrushedLemon1034

For your next Ham Club gathering, present a show-stopping Basque burnt cheesecake—creamy, caramelized, and impossibly smooth. Unlike classic cheesecakes, this Spanish marvel is baked hot and fast, resulting in a signature deep-brown, almost scorched top that delivers both flavor and visual drama. The inside stays lusciously custardy and tangy, making it perfect for sharing with friends over good conversation (and perhaps a ham or two). This recipe is large enough for a crowd, easy to slice, and sure to become a club favorite.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) with the rack in the center. Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper, ensuring it comes at least 2 inches above the rim. Grease the parchment lightly with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Pour in the heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until completely smooth.
Sift in the flour and fold gently into the batter until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove large air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown and the center is still slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and cool in the pan to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) for best texture.
Lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the parchment. Slice with a hot, wet knife for the cleanest cuts. Serve at room temperature for optimal flavor.