Since it's the season of joy and happiness, this Basque Burnt Cheesecake also known as the San Sébastien Cheesecake is all you need to celebrate. The cheesecake is said to have originated in San Sébastien, Spain, from which the name is derived. Super easy recipe with just a few steps to keep in mind. It is basically a crustless cheesecake that is baked in a high temperature which gives you a vanilla custard like filling with a caramelized-almost-burnt exterior. The ingredients are simple, so is the process but the flavors from the baked result are so good. Even though my favorite has always been, my good ol' No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake. TAP HERE to check out the easy peesy recipe. The Basque Burnt Cheesecake is no lower, it is just a little different texture and flavor wise. 

You may use fruits, chocolate, caramel etc to top up, which helps to bring out its flavors. It is basically a blank canvas that you may enjoy as it is or add your favorite toppings to help bring out its flavors. I loved to have it with fresh berries like strawberries and Blueberries. I felt the freshness and tartness from the berries helped to bring in a different flavor dimension to the custard like rich cheese cake.

Unlike your basic cheesecake, you don't have to chill them to set. It is like a cheeecake that isn't sturdy but the outer caramelization acts as a mould for the custard like filling. The flavor and texture differed once chilled and otherwise. I like it more without chilling. It all depends on you. 😁

Also what sets this cheesecake apart is that, the bitterness of the burnt exterior and the sweetness from the creamy filling mixed together brings in magic!

The method of preparation is also quite different. As this is a crustless cheesecake, you need to make sure you use a good quality baking paper and two layers of the same, to protect the cheesecake from burning quickly and to help slide the cheesecake from the pan easily.

Coat the pan with butter and place your Parchment paper that is 2 inch more than your pan, as the cheesecake rises and puffs up a bit. Also try to use pure vanilla extract if possible for better results. 

This is a cheesecake where you can never go wrong! The worst that can happen is burn a cheesecake, well, this is a burnt cheesecake for a reason.😜 The ingredients are so simple and easily available. No water bath, just mix the ingredients, pour into a baking paper lined pan and bake. Done! Now is there an excuse to not try the easy peesy recipe? 😍

Basically this is the best cake to gift, share or celebrate any occasion if you have some cream cheese in your fridge readily available! ❤️ No frosting, no setting, only burning🤓

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