Créme Brûlée Cheesecake - Half Order Recipe
fresh strawberry compote, whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Directions for Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the Cheesecake Base
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- 2
Incorporate Egg Yolks
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 3
Prepare Gelatin
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, gently heat until fully dissolved.
- 4
Combine Gelatin Mixture
Stir the dissolved gelatin into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- 5
Chill the Cheesecake
Pour the mixture into a springform pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- 6
Make Strawberry Compote
In a saucepan, combine strawberries and lemon juice, cooking over medium heat until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Let cool.
- 7
Caramelize the Top
Once the cheesecake is set, sprinkle sugar evenly on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- 8
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve with strawberry compote and a dollop of whipped cream.
