Rich, creamy, and perfectly caramelized, this Spanish Burnt Cheesecake features a beautifully dark top and an irresistibly smooth center. With its rustic appearance and luxurious texture, it’s one of the easiest and most impressive desserts you can make.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, allowing it to extend above the edges.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and flour until fully combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is deeply golden brown and slightly burnt.
8. The center should still jiggle slightly when removed from the oven.
9. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
10. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Bake Time

50 minutes

Chill Time

4 hours

Total Time

5 hours 5 minutes

Servings

10 servings