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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices

Description

Crackly caramel top meets silky, creamy cheesecake in this irresistible Crème Brûlée Cheesecake recipe. This dessert is a fusion masterpiece, blending the nostalgic charm of traditional cheesecake with the elegant flair of a classic crème brûlée. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent dinner parties, it features a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth vanilla custard filling, and a torched sugar topping that gives you that signature crack with every slice. Whether you’re after easy dessert ideas, a fancy holiday bake, or an impressive dinner recipe, this cheesecake delivers both flavor and wow factor.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Brûlée Topping:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or more if needed)

Optional Garnishes:

  • Caramel shards, fresh berries, mint

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, mix well. Add sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in flour gently.
  3. Wrap the pan in foil. Pour filling over crust. Place in a water bath. Bake 1 hr 15-30 min, or until center is slightly jiggly.
  4. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake rest for 1 hour. Then cool at room temp. Chill overnight.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle sugar evenly on top and torch until golden and crackly. Let it cool briefly. Garnish as desired.

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