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Lemon Basque Cheesecake

A simple and impressive dessert with a burnt top and creamy lemon center, bursting with bright lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Basque
Servings 12 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds cream cheese softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from about 2 large lemons
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with crumpled parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each until just combined.
  • Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Sprinkle in flour and salt. Gently mix until just combined and smooth.
  • Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the top is deeply browned and the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from pan, peel away parchment, and serve chilled.