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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

by baketotheroots
May 11, 2015
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    There is actually not much to say about this cake – the name says it all: Crème Brûlée Cheesecake!

    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

    I mean – hello?! Two of the best things in the world combined in one delicious masterpiece? There is nothing better out there – I might just quit baking other stuff and continue only baking this crispy but soft vanilla caramel deliciousness! Really!

    It is like a big, never-ending crème brûlée with that crispy sugar-caramel layer on top that cracks as soon as you try to cut it. Then you eat it and it’s a great cheesecake as well with a soft and creamy texture – slightly warm because you just created the crust with a gas torch and the cake got a bit warm as well…. oh myyyy ;)

    I have to stop writing about it – there is still some left – I better get some more into my belly ;)

    Note: I used a propane gas torch to caramelize the surface of the cheesecake – not everybody has that in the kitchen – you can also use the grill option of your oven, that should work as well – but be careful not to burn that cake. I would recommend to do it with a gas torch (link to Amazon Germany). Also – since it is caramel on top of a moist cake – make sure you do it not too long before serving, or your crispy crust will vanish into the cake.

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    For the crust:
    2.5 oz. (70g) biscoff cookies (or shortbread cookies)
    1 1/3 cup (175g) all-purpose flour
    1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
    1/2 cup (120g) butter
    1 egg
    1 tbsp. cold water

    For the filling:
    4 eggs
    10.6 oz. (300g) cream cheese
    1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
    1/2 cup (90g) sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla extract

    For the sugar topping:
    1/2 cup (90g) sugar

    Für den Boden:
    70g Karamellkekse (oder zB. Butterkekse)
    175g Mehl (Type 405)
    50g brauner Zucker
    120g Butter
    1 Ei
    1 EL kaltes Wasser

    Für die Füllung:
    4 Eier
    300g Frischkäse (Doppelrahmstufe)
    240ml Sahne
    90g Zucker
    1 TL Vanille Extrakt

    Für die Zuckerkruste:
    90g Zucker

    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Grease a round 10 inch (26cm) baking tin with loose bottom (springform or tart tin) and dust with flour. Set aside.

    2. Add the cookies to a freezer bag and crush them into fine crumbles with a rolling pin. Add the crumbles to a large bowl together with the flour and brown sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the butter in small pieces, the egg and water and knead until you get a nice smooth dough. Wrap in plastic foil and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

    3. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface – slighly larger than the baking tin. Transfer into the tin and press to the bottom and sides – remove overlapping dough. Place in the fridge until you need it again.

    4. For the filling separate two of the eggs and beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a second large bowl mix cream cheese, heavy cream, egg yolks, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the egg whites. Fill the batter into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes – the surface should have turned slighly golden in color. Turn off the oven and let sit for another 10 minutes with the oven door open. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool down completely. Place in the fridge and cool for at least 3 hours (or overnight).

    5. For the sugar crust sprinkle half of the sugar on top of the cheesecake and caramelize with a (propane gas) torch. Let cool slighly and sprinkle with the remaining sugar and caramelize again.

    1. Eine runde 26cm (10 inch) Backform mit Hebeboden (Springform oder Tarteform) einfetten und mit Mehl bestäuben. Zur Seite stellen.

    2. Die Kekse in einen Gefrierbeutel geben und mit einem Nudelholz fein zerstoßen. Keksbrösel in eine große Schüssel geben und mit Mehl und braunem Zucker vermischen. Die Butter in kleinen Stückchen, das Ei und das kalte Wasser zugeben und alles zu einem glatten Teig verkneten. In Klarsichtfolie wickeln und für 30 Minuten im Kühlschrank kalt stellen.

    3. Den Ofen auf 175°C (350°F) vorheizen. Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche etwas größer als die Form ausrollen. In die Form legen und an die Seiten drücken. Eventuell überstehenden Teig abschneiden. Bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    4. Für die Füllung zwei der Eier trennen und das Eiweiß steif schlagen. Zur Seite stellen. In einer großen Schüssel den Frischkäse mit Sahne, Eigelb, ganzen Eiern, Zucker und Vanille Extrakt gut verrühren. Eischnee vorsichtig unterheben und die Masse dann in die vorbereitete Form füllen. Im Ofen für ca. 40 Minuten backen – die Oberfläche sollte eine leicht goldene Farbe bekommen haben. Ofen ausschalten und im offenen Ofen für ca. 10 Minuten stehen lassen, dann auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen. Für mindestens 3 Stunden (oder über Nacht) im Kühlschrank kalt stellen.

    5. Für die Zuckerkruste die Hälfte des Zuckers auf der Oberfläche des Käsekuchen verteilen und mit einem Küchenbrenner karamellisieren. Kurz abkühlen lassen und dann den rest des Zuckers darauf verteilen und erneut karamellisieren.

    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots
    Crème Brûlée Cheesecake | Bake to the roots

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    • Prep Time: 25
    • Cook Time: 40
    • Total Time: 270
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    For the crust

    • 2.5 oz. (70g) biscoff cookies (or shortbread cookies)
    • 1 1/3 cup (175g) all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup (120g) butter
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp. cold water

    For the filling

    • 4 eggs
    • 10.6 oz. (300g) cream cheese
    • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
    • 1/2 cup (90g) sugar
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

    For the sugar topping

    • 1/2 cup (90g) sugar


    Instructions

    1. Grease a round 10 inch (26cm) baking tin with loose bottom (springform or tart tin) and dust with flour. Set aside.
    2. Add the cookies to a freezer bag and crush them into fine crumbles with a rolling pin. Add the crumbles to a large bowl together with the flour and brown sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the butter in small pieces, the egg and water and knead until you get a nice smooth dough. Wrap in plastic foil and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    3. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface – slighly larger than the baking tin. Transfer into the tin and press to the bottom and sides – remove overlapping dough. Place in the fridge until you need it again.
    4. For the filling separate two of the eggs and beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a second large bowl mix cream cheese, heavy cream, egg yolks, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the egg whites. Fill the batter into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes – the surface should have turned slighly golden in color. Turn off the oven and let sit for another 10 minutes with the oven door open. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool down completely. Place in the fridge and cool for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
    5. For the sugar crust sprinkle half of the sugar on top of the cheesecake and caramelize with a (propane gas) torch. Let cool slighly and sprinkle with the remaining sugar and caramelize again.

    Notes

    • Enjoy baking!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 10

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    Comments 7

    1. Jens says:
      11 years ago

      Das Zeig sieht echt geil aus!
      Ich kann Deine Kollegen vollends verstehen!!!

      Gruß,
      Jens

      Reply
      • baketotheroots says:
        11 years ago

        Danke Jens!
        Freut mich zu lesen :)

        Grüße
        Marc

        Reply
    2. Ben Maclain says:
      11 years ago

      I’m kinda speechless too, Marc. That’s not just the masterpiece, this bad guy is beyond that. And totally agree with you – don’t spend time – finish it up. And bake another one:) And top it with rhubarb:)

      Reply
      • baketotheroots says:
        11 years ago

        or strawberries – works also fine ;)
        luckily I have given half of the cake away – I would have eaten all….

        Reply
    3. Emma says:
      11 years ago

      Yummy… Einen Cheesecakes-Brulee habe ich auch auf´m Blog. Nur meiner hat nicht so eine tolle Kruste. Mein Brenner hat mittendrin den Geist aufgegeben, aber lecker war er trotzdem… :)

      Liebe Grüße,
      Emma

      Ach ja, #käsekuchengehtimmer ;-)

      Reply
    4. Rike says:
      11 years ago

      Also ich bin dann mal schnell einkaufen ^^
      Die sieht echt fantastisch aus! Der könnte was für die Geburtstagstafel sein

      Reply
      • baketotheroots says:
        11 years ago

        Der macht sich sicher gut als Geburtstagskuchen ;)

        Grüße
        Marc

        Reply

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