Basque Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 220°C with a rack in the center.

   Cookware: oven

2. Step 2

   Line the springform pan with two overlapping sheets of parchment paper, leaving at least 5 cm extending above the rim.

   Cookware: parchment paper, springform pan

3. Step 3

   Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and no lumps remain, scraping down the bowl as needed.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Cream Cheese, 200.0 gr Granulated Sugar

   Cookware: electric mixer, Large Mixing Bowl, Silicone spatula

4. Step 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until each egg is incorporated before adding the next.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Egg

   Cookware: electric mixer, Large Mixing Bowl, Silicone spatula

5. Step 5

   Pour in the heavy cream and mix on low speed until the batter is uniform.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 340.0 ml Heavy Cream

   Cookware: electric mixer, Large Mixing Bowl

6. Step 6

   Sift the flour over the batter, then mix on low speed just until smooth.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 16.0 gr All-Purpose Flour

   Cookware: electric mixer, fine mesh sieve, Large Mixing Bowl, Silicone spatula

7. Step 7

   Pour the batter into the lined pan and gently tap the pan on the counter to release large air bubbles.

   Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, Silicone spatula, springform pan

8. Step 8

   Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is deeply browned, the center wobbles as one mass, and the center reaches at least 71°C.

   Timer: 40 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, oven, springform pan

9. Step 9

   Set the cheesecake, still in its pan, on a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

   Timer: 120 min (fixed)

   Cookware: springform pan, wire rack

10. Step 10

    Refrigerate the cheesecake in its pan until chilled and set, then release the pan and peel away the parchment before slicing.

    Timer: 120 min (fixed)

    Cookware: parchment paper, refrigerator, springform pan