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
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.
