Description
A rich Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake topped with a crispy caramelized sugar layer, combining flavors of elegant vanilla and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
6 tablespoons Melted Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
32 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese (Softened)
1.25 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste or 2 Vanilla Beans
4 Large Eggs
1/3 cup Granulated Sugar for Brûlée Topping
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by wrapping the outside in aluminum foil
- Mix Graham Cracker Crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the pan's bottom
- Bake crust at 325°F for 10 minutes, then let cool
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add sour cream and vanilla
- Add eggs one by one, mixing on low until just combined
- Pour batter over cooled crust; place in a roasting pan with hot water halfway up the cheesecake pan sides
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly
- Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for an hour, then chill for at least 6 hours in the fridge
- Just before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar on top and torch until bubbling and amber
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
Using a water bath prevents cracks in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg