Description
Whipping up this Basque Cheesecake in a loaf pan delivers creamy, rustic perfection right in your kitchen. Cracked edges and silky interior make this dessert a delightful treat your friends will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: powdered sugar
Instructions
- Set your oven to roaring 400F. Grab a 9×5-inch loaf pan and drape parchment paper inside, letting edges hang over the sides for easy cheesecake removal.
- Grab your electric mixer and whip 16 oz cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until silky smooth. Drop in 2 eggs, one at a time, blending thoroughly after each.
- Pour ¾ cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla into the mixture. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Sift ¼ cup flour gently, folding with a spatula to keep the batter light.
- Transfer your creamy mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Slide the pan into the 400F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the top turns a deep golden brown with a slightly wobbly center.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely inside the pan at room temperature. Refrigerate for minimum 1 hour to set. When ready to serve, lift out using parchment edges and dust with optional powdered sugar.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture that blends perfectly without lumps.
- Line the pan with parchment paper generously, creating deep overhang for super easy removal and clean slicing.
- Resist the temptation to overbake – a slightly jiggly center ensures the signature creamy, custardy consistency of authentic Basque cheesecake.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend to maintain the delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Basque
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 377
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg