Basque burnt cheesecake

By: Ruth Reichl

  • Published: 18 Jul 17
  • Updated: 18 Mar 24

Ruth Reichl first tasted this Basque burnt cheesecake at La Vina, a little pintxo shop in San Sebastián, and was blown away by the textures and flavours. The magic of this recipe is in the simplicity of the ingredients and the flavour that comes from the toasty burnt edges.

  • Serves 14-16
  • Hands-on time 20 min, oven time 60-65 min
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Recipe from June 2017 Issue

Nutrition

Calories
424kcals
Fat
31.6g (19.4g saturated)
Protein
7.3g
Carbohydrates
27.5g (24.7g sugars)
Fibre
0.3g
Salt
0.5g

delicious. tips

  1. Add some lemon or lime zest to the mix, or a glug of amaretto or brandy for a different flavour.

  2. The cake will keep in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Let it come up to room temperature a little before serving.

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