Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
This Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the caramelized sugar topping of classic crème brûlée. With a smooth custard-like filling and a crisp, golden crust, this dessert is an elegant treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan’s bottom. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar evenly over the top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use a water bath while baking to prevent cracks.
- Chill overnight for the perfect texture.
- Use superfine sugar for an even caramelized topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
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