Cheese Cake Creme Brulee Recipe

Time3h

Serves6

Rich and creamy cheesecake with a caramelized sugar crust.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
3
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
4
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth.
5
Prepare for Baking
Pour the cheesecake mixture into individual ramekins or a large baking dish. Place them in a roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
6
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
7
Cool the Cheesecake
Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

8
Prepare the Sugar
Once the cheesecake is chilled, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each cheesecake.
9
Caramelize the Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it melts and forms a golden crust. If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can place the ramekins under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
10
Let it Cool
Allow the caramelized sugar to cool for a few minutes until it hardens.