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5-Min Burnt Basque Cheesecake with Strawberry

No-bake creamy cheesecake topped with caramelized edges and fresh strawberry swirl—done in 5 minutes. Tastes like the viral Spanish dessert, zero oven required.

Total time
5 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
5g
5-Min Burnt Basque Cheesecake with Strawberry
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz mascarpone
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine cream cheese, mascarpone, sour cream, honey, and vanilla in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Whip until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute—no lumps.

  3. 3

    Divide between serving bowls or small jars, mounding gently in the center.

  4. 4

    Scatter strawberries over the top, pressing lightly into the cheesecake.

  5. 5

    Torch the surface lightly with a kitchen torch until edges are deep golden-brown and slightly blackened.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately while the caramelized surface is still warm and creamy underneath.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • serving bowls or jars (4)
  • kitchen torch

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