Basque Burnt Cheesecake

This Basque burnt cheesecake is creamy, rich, and perfectly caramelized on the outside. Its rustic look comes from baking at high heat, which gives the cheesecake a dark, “burnt” top while keeping the inside soft and custard-like.

Ingredients

340 g (12 oz) cream cheese, softened

80 g (2.8 oz) sugar

3 eggs (room temperature)

3 ml vanilla extract

1 g salt

150 g (5.3 oz) whipping cream

10 g (0.4 oz) cornstarch or cake flour

Instructions