Flaming Souffle’d Cheesecake Recipe
Crustless Basque cheesecake baked at high temperature to form a caramelized exterior leaving a creamy interior. Topped with luxardo cherries and brandy.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- 2
Mix the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 3
Add Remaining Ingredients
Mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 4
Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is caramelized and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- 5
Cool the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 6
Prepare the Topping
In a small saucepan, combine the Luxardo cherries and brandy. Heat gently until warmed through.
- 7
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve topped with the warm Luxardo cherries and drizzle with extra brandy if desired.
- 8
Optional Caramelization
For an additional caramelized effect, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of the cheesecake and use a kitchen torch to caramelize before serving.