Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
Make Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix until well combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 6
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Topping
- 7
Prepare the topping
In a small bowl, combine 0.25 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of heavy cream, and 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
- 8
Brûlée the topping
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, spread the topping mixture evenly over the surface of the cheesecake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy. Alternatively, you can broil it in the oven for a few minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
