Crème Brulee Cheesecake Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Crust

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.

2. 2

   Make the Cheesecake Filling

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

3. 3

   Bake the Cheesecake

   Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.

4. 4

   Cool and Refrigerate

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Brulee the Top

   Before serving, sprinkle the sugar for the brulee topping evenly over the cheesecake. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a golden crust. If you don’t have a torch, you can place the cheesecake under the broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

6. 6

   Serve

   Slice the cheesecake and serve with fresh seasonal fruit, drizzled caramel and chocolate sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream.