Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Loaf Pan Basque Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that marries rich flavors with a beautifully caramelized top. This easy-to-make cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself. With its luxurious texture and impressive presentation, this dessert will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with fresh fruit, a drizzle of fruit sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, flour (or cornstarch), and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about an hour before refrigerating for at least two hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg