Crispy Basque Cheesecake with Berries
A viral TikTok take on Basque burnt cheesecake — creamy, caramelized edges baked in a skillet, topped with fresh berries and cookie crumbs. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 428
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter, for pan
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- ¼ cup buttery cookie crumbs (digestive or graham)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 450°F. Butter a 6-8 inch cast iron skillet or small baking dish.
- 2
Whisk cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, egg, and vanilla until completely smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Pour batter into skillet. Bake 15-17 minutes until edges are dark caramelized and center jiggles slightly.
- 4
Remove from oven and cool 3-5 minutes until surface firms up slightly but top stays creamy.
- 5
Top with fresh berries and cookie crumbs while still warm. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 6-8 inch cast iron skillet or small baking dish
- whisk
- oven
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