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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Indulge in the luxurious delight of Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, a sophisticated dessert that seamlessly combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the irresistible crunch of caramelized sugar. This easy-to-follow recipe features a buttery biscuit crust that provides a perfect base for a velvety filling made with cream cheese and sour cream, all topped off with a satisfying crackle from the caramelized sugar. Suitable for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy weeknight treats, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With customizable options for flavors and toppings, every slice can be uniquely yours!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 170 g digestive biscuits
  • 100 g butter melted
  • 900 g cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 160 g sour cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 large eggs room temperature (lightly beaten)
  • 50 g granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare your springform pan.
  2. For the crust, crush digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into the springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs one at a time; mix until combined.
  4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake in a water bath for about 60 minutes or until slightly wobbly in the center.
  5. Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before caramelizing sugar on top just before serving.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Customize your cheesecake by adding flavors like lemon zest or chocolate. For best results, caramelize sugar just before serving to maintain its crispiness.

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