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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent combination of two classic desserts with this Crème Brûlée Cheesecake recipe. Creamy cheesecake meets the caramelized sugar topping of crème brûlée for a truly luxurious treat.


Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For the brûlée topping:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream. Pour over cooled crust.
  3. Bake the cheesecake: Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 55-65 minutes. Let cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. Caramelize the topping: Sprinkle sugar on top of the cheesecake and torch until golden. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled before brûléeing.
  • A kitchen torch works best for caramelizing, but broiling is an alternative method.