Basque Burnt Cheesecake
A creamy, deeply browned cheesecake with a wobbly middle and no crumb base to make.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.77 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Line a 23 cm springform tin with two crossed sheets of baking paper, letting it stand up above the sides.
- 2
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- 3
Mix in the cream, cornflour and vanilla until silky.
- 4
Pour into the tin. Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is dark brown and the middle still wobbles.
40 min - 5
Cool completely in the tin, then chill for at least 3 hours before slicing.
180 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.