Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Loaf Pan Basque Cheesecake. This small-batch dessert is a twist on the traditional burnt cheesecake, baked to perfection in a loaf pan for taller slices and an elegant presentation.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:8 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Spanish
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
Cheesecake:
16oz (450g) cream cheese (room temperature)
3/4cup (150g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1cup (240ml) heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
For greasing and lining:
Butter
Parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in cream, vanilla, salt. Fold in flour.
Bake: Pour batter into pan, tap to release air bubbles. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden with slight jiggle.
Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then refrigerate at least 4 hours. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier texture, let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Loaf pan version gives taller slices, perfect for small-batch baking.