Description
A magical dessert that combines the velvety texture of cheesecake with a luxurious caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the heavy cream and blend until smooth. Pour this luscious batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top of the cheesecake with the brown sugar and carefully caramelize it using a kitchen torch.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks. Use softened cream cheese for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 100mg