Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of Crème Brûlée and Cheesecake with this delightful dessert. Creamy cheesecake meets the crisp caramelized sugar topping for a French-American treat that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For Brûlée Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs and remaining ingredients. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Place pan in a water bath. Bake until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Caramelize Topping: Sprinkle sugar over the top and torch until golden and crisp. Let it set before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients to avoid cracking.
- If no torch, briefly broil the sugared cheesecake, watching closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
