cheesecake!

 



I'd always been convinced cheesecake was really hard to make. But I recently started following an Instagram account called @cookistwow and they had featured a couple of cheesecake recipes, so I finally decided to give it a whirl. It was really easy, and the product was excellent! 


Technically a "Basque Cheesecake" - check out their recipe here:

With its caramelized crust and creamy heart, this cheesecake is a must-try! 

 INGREDIENTS

600g cream cheese (at room temperature)

230g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) sugar

4 eggs

300ml (10 oz) heavy cream

5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract

40g (3 tbsp) flour


METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a greased 8' springform cake pan with 2 pieces of parchment overlapping each other, leaving at least 2 inches of parchment overhanging the rim on all sides. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with a mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat.

When smooth, pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat a little bit more.

Sift in the flour and stir to combine.

Transfer the batter to a springform and bake for 40-45 minutes or to the desired goldness on top.

Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature, then transfer to the fridge to chill at least for 1 hour more.

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