Description

Indulge in the rich and elegant flavors of this Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake. Creamy and decadent, with a hint of nuttiness from brown butter and the aromatic essence of vanilla, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (browned and slightly cooled)

For the filling:

3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Seeds from 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping (optional):

½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and browned butter. Press into the pan and bake.
Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, flour, sour cream, eggs, vanilla bean, and vanilla extract. Pour over crust.
Bake: Create a water bath, bake the cheesecake until just set, then cool gradually.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours. Optionally, top with whipped cream before serving.

Notes

For extra elegance, garnish with white chocolate curls or toasted almonds.
Vanilla bean paste gives intense flavor and visible specks.