🍮 Basque Burnt Cheesecake – The Creamy Cracked Trend That Took Over the World

 

Creamy, caramelized, and stunningly simple—Basque Burnt Cheesecake is not your ordinary cheesecake. With its signature scorched top and custard-soft center, this Spanish-born dessert has become a global viral hit. And guess what? It's incredibly easy to bake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cream cheese (room temp)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¾ cup sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 7-inch round springform pan with parchment paper (let it hang over the edges).

2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

4. Mix in cream, followed by flour and salt.

5. Pour into the pan and bake 45–50 mins until deeply golden on top but jiggly in the center.

6. Cool completely in pan, then chill for 4 hours before slicing.

Tips & Serving Ideas

• Use a blowtorch to deepen the burnt effect

• Dust with sea salt or top with berries

• Serve with espresso or strong coffee

• Pairs well with raspberry coulis

• For an extra twist: add citrus zest to the batter

Final Thoughts

The Basque Burnt Cheesecake is bold, rich, and beautifully imperfect. Its viral status on Instagram and TikTok has made it a modern classic—and a traffic magnet. Your readers will thank you for bringing this European dessert into their kitchen. #DaillyRecipes for the win!