Creme Brulee Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it is evenly distributed.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add vanilla extract and mix. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 8
Add Heavy Cream
Finally, mix in the heavy cream until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 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 ajar for 1 hour.
- 11
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 12
Prepare the Topping
Once the cheesecake is chilled, sprinkle an even layer of granulated sugar over the top.
- 13
Caramelize Sugar
Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it is golden brown and bubbly. If you do not have a torch, you can place the cheesecake under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 14
Garnish and Serve
Let the caramelized sugar cool for a few minutes. Optionally, top with fresh berries before serving.