Basque Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)

Name: Basque Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 pounds full-fat cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/3 cups white granulated sugar; 5 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt* (plus optional flaky sea salt for topping); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Total Time

1h 15m

This indulgent Basque cheesecake, also known as Tarta de Queso, is made with rich cream cheese, sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a touch of sea salt. The result is a creamy, caramelized dessert with a unique burnt top that is sure to impress your guests.

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Servings: 12

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2 pounds full-fat cream cheese, room temperature

1 1/3 cups white granulated sugar

5 large eggs, room temperature

1 1/4 cups heavy cream, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon fine sea salt* (plus optional flaky sea salt for topping)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,690kcal

84%
Fat

124g

6%
Saturated Fat

72g

3%
Carbohydrates

55g

2%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

48g

2%
Protein

24g

1%
Cholesterol

618mg

30%
Sodium

417mg

20%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Basque Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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