Description
Indulge in the ultimate Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe—a creamy cheesecake topped with a caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for baking)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Blend in heavy cream and cornstarch until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter onto the cooled crust and smooth the surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar evenly over the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake to cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup sugar evenly over the top. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh berries, slice, and serve chilled.
- Category: Cuisines
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Keywords: Crème Brûlée Cheesecake