Burnt Cheesecake

Searching for the recipe for the Basque Sobao cake, I came across another cake that is supposed to be from the same region of Spain, the Burnt Cheesecake. The cake can be found in several food blogs and on YouTube so I think I'm late for the party. I like the recipe because it doesn't have Graham cracker or Oreo cookie crust, making it keto friendly if you use sugar substitute. Most recipes don't have flavorings so I added a little orange and lemon extracts to give it a little oomph. The cheesecake is easy to prepare and really really good.

 

Burnt Cheesecake

for a 7 inch round springform pan

1 pound cream cheese, softened

¾ cup sugar

3 large eggs

3 ounces heavy cream

¼ teaspoon lemon extract, optional 

¼ teaspoon orange extract, optional

• Line the springform pan with parchment paper. 
• Preheat oven to 420°F. 
• Place all ingredients in a large bowl and beat until smooth. 
• Pour into prepared pan. 
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until top is dark brown.

• Cool in the pan on a wire rack. 
• When completely cooled, refrigerate cake still in the pan overnight. 
• Slice into wedges and enjoy.