Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent fusion of Crème Brûlée and Cheesecake with this delightful recipe. A creamy cheesecake filling on a graham cracker crust, topped with a caramelized sugar layer, makes for a truly irresistible dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the brûlée topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and cream. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in a larger pan with water bath. Bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then chill.
- Caramelize the top: Sprinkle sugar on top and torch until golden. Let it harden before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for best results.
- A water bath prevents cracking and ensures a creamy texture.
- If you don’t have a torch, broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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