Description
Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for baking)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 325°F (163°C), grease the springform pan.
Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, press into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
Make the Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese with sugar, add sour cream and vanilla, mix in eggs, heavy cream, and cornstarch.
Bake: Pour batter into the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, sprinkling sugar on top of the batter.
Cool: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with door slightly ajar, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Caramelize the Sugar: Sprinkle sugar over the cheesecake and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
Serve: Garnish with berries if desired and serve chilled.
Crème brûlée or cheesecake? Why not both in one dessert?
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