The Best Basque Cheesecake Recipe

This Basque cheesecake recipe is an absolute show-stopper. With its “burnt” or caramelized exterior and airy, mousse-like filling, it will disappear in a flash! It’s so simple to make, too, because there’s no need for a water bath or crust. One of my favorite qualities about a Basque burnt cheesecake is that it’s very forgiving, given its rustic appearance. Bake it at a high temperature so it puffs up and then deflates dramatically with a caramelized burnt top. Unlike a traditional cheesecake, there’s no need to worry about a perfectly smooth, crack-free surface

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[aishwariyaray]

This was actually my first cheesecake, actually scratch that. It was my first baked I ever did. Which is what introduce me into baking. I love this cheesecake more than the traditional one. It’s nice that this is getting more known.

[j-z]

I made it this weekend and it was so delicious! I love that yours firms through the middle because my husband and I did not want the creamy water center we saw with other recipes! Thank you!

[enjoy]

I love how you always wear those checkered shirts. They are your signature

[kahea]

I'm glad you said that. There are so many people out here acting like Basque Cheesecake purists, and it's only from the 90s/late 80s? They need to Calm Down. Getting upset, telling you you're doing it wrong, and acting like you're defiling their "traditional" cake by adding vanilla or lemon zest, or adjusting to an accessible cheese, when it's not even 40 years old 😂. At this point, you should be able to stylize however you want! These are the experimental years!

[monicabroniecki]

I have made your basque cheesecake many times and have half in the fridge at the moment that I nibble away at. Best recipe I’ve found. Absolutely delicious. My favourite thing.

[jonimaricruz]

Leftovers? Not in this house, young man! Thank you, John, I usually watch your channel for the tips and tricks you generously pass along but not so much for the recipes themselves and lo and behold, this lovely recipe that’s hardly a recipe. It’s all mixing and pouring and thermal edginess and there you are. Thank you, this is why I subscribe. Take care, stay well!💙

[TJVoskuhl]

Have never seen this kind of cheesecake. I also love the “burnt” flavor so am very excited to try this! Thanks for all your amazing recipes - you’re a GREAT teacher and your recipes have always worked perfectly!

[_theyojimbo]

You're right on the origins of this cake! I'm basque and I didn't even know it existed for most of my life haha, it came from the one particular shop in San Sebastian and somehow blew up in recent years. We do have a traditional basque cake that's also very good, but it's not a cheesecake at all

[babyshaker]

It's been a while since I checked your channel.
You have so many views now, John !
Congratulations on the success. My wife and I have been big fans for many years .

Your pumpkin cheesecake is probably the most delicious thing I've ever baked . Looking forward to trying this one .

[jorgepenastudios]

Basque Cheesecake is my FAVORITE KIND of Cheesecake! My mum has a Mexican Cheesecake recipe that mostly burns the top and gives a caramelized color and flavor (is one of my favorite things in desserts) nothing wrong to regular cheesecake or NYC cheesecake! In my opinion, Basque Cheesecake is better! 😋😋

[love_in_an_echo_chamber]

Making this for Easter tomorrow with Basque style lamb. I went directly to your channel for the recipe because you’ve NEVER let me down. Happy Easter, happy spring 💐🐥🐇☦️💚

[wmennisny]

My hubby made this for me last week. We just finished the last piece. SO GOOD! Just yummy and easy, so he says. I warmed it for like 20 seconds in the microwave because our fridge is very cold. It was so good, another winner John!

[aparajitabagchi]

Does anyone else have a crush on this dude? Cause I most definitely do!! Will be baking it, looks gorgeous

[Bella_kitchen]

This basque cheesecake turned out amazing! The bunt top looks like it gave it such a unique flavor 😋

[jan-mareew]

Well John you've done it again. You know, I watched over videos and yours is the BEST by far. Well

[arrik]

solidified john is my spirit animal when he had all the flour on the mixer and just pushed it into the bowl. 😂

[grizzledgranny]

Oh thank you. My husband is 1/2 Basque, Elenchobe. Can't wait to make this!

[SP-qlxz]

Let me tell you😊
I had only 2 …. 8 oz cream cheese on hand .
I made the recipe 95% like John said because I didn’t had 3 ..8 oz cream cheese ..& substituted powdered erythritol for sugar.
Came out sooper delicious
❤ u John 😊

Measurements I used
2….8 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered erythritol
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extr
3 eggs
1 tbsp flour
3/4 cup heavy cream
Came out delicious..
Thx❤️❤️
Love u John..😊

[macxinee]

Thank you for this! Because of you, I was able to make my 1st cheesecake! It’s soooo sooo good! I always have much success whenever I follow your recipes (frittatas & chocolate ganache cake). Planning to get your cookbook soon! Thanks so much John! Chef’s Kiss!

[mireillewilson]

Trust indeed... I'll be honest, a burnt top does not sound good to me. However, everything I've made from your recipes has come out delicious. So trust it is