Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
A decadent fusion of rich cheesecake and classic crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g digestive biscuits
- 100 g butter, melted
- 900 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 200 g caster sugar
- 160 g sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature (lightly beaten)
- 50 g granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Crush the digestive biscuits until they resemble coarse crumbs and mix in the melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan firmly.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps—about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the caster sugar and beat until creamy.
- Add in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring incorporation before adding the next.
- Pour the creamy filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Place the cheesecake pan in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open to cool the cheesecake slowly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the cheesecake and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce for added elegance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, crème brûlée, dessert, baking, sweet, French cuisine