San Sebastian Cheesecakes, also known as Basque Burnt Cheesecakes, are super creamy and super delicious cheesecakes with a typical “burnt” top. Burnt may sound a bit extreme tbh. Most of the time, these types of cheesecakes are just a bit darker. But it’s the “darker” surface that gives the cake a special touch and flavors. This one here got a few cherries added. It’s summer and I think that fits quite well ;)
Basque cheesecakes have been around for a very long time. In recent years they’ve had a bit of a revival thanks to social media. My mom used to bake similar cheesecakes when I was a kid – bottomless and just as creamy. But back then those cheesecakes had no particular names. They were just cheesecakes ;) Made with curd cheese instead of cream cheese. You could say the cheesecake has been “Germanized” ;P
San Sebastian cheesecakes are pretty easy to prepare. All you need here is a large bowl and a whisk. No food processor is necessary. In fact, for this type of cheesecake, it’s actually recommended to do everything by hand. If you use an electric device to mix the cheesecake filling you will incorporate more air into the filling and the result is a less creamy cheesecake. Doing some manual labor is definitely better here ;)
If you can’t get cherries anymore, you can make the cake with other berries quite easily. Blueberries work great here, for example. If you can’t get anything fruity or berries you can also make the classic Basque cheesecake ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
5.6 oz. (160g) xylitol or sugar
6 medium eggs
14 oz. (400g) heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
8.8 oz. (250g) fresh cherries, pitted
1 tbsp. cornstarch
160g Xylit oder Zucker
6 Eier (M)
400g Sahne
2 TL Vanille Extrakt
1/2 TL Salz
40g Mehl (Type 550)
250g frische Kirschen, entsteint
1 EL Speisestärke
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. Add the cream cheese and xylitol (or sugar) to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt and mix well. Sift the flour into the bowl and stir in just briefly. Let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes so the flour can absorb some of the liquid.
3. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a 9 inches (23cm) springform tin with baking parchment and grease lightly. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the baking tin and place the cherries evenly spaced out on top. If some of the cherries don’t want to sink you can press them down with your fingers. Place in the center of the oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes. The edges of the cheesecake should be firm, but the center should still jiggle a bit if you move the baking tin. Remove from the oven, loosen the cake from the pan with a knife, and let cool in the pan for at least 4 hours.
2. Den Frischkäse mit dem Xylit (oder Zucker) in eine große Schüssel geben und gut verrühren. Die Eier einzeln dazugeben und jeweils gut unterrühren. Sahne, Vanille Extrakt und Salz dazugeben und gut durchrühren. Das Mehl in die Schüssel sieben und nur kurz unterrühren. Die Mischung etwa 10 Minuten stehen lassen, damit das Mehl etwas aufquellen kann.
3. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) vorheizen. Eine 23cm (9 inches) Springform mit Backpapier auslegen und leicht einfetten. Die Frischkäsemischung in die Form füllen und die Kirschen darauf verteilen. Falls einige Kirschen nicht untergehen wollen, einfach kurz mit einem Finger runterdrücken. Die Form in den Ofen stellen und für etwa 55-60 Minuten backen. Die Ränder sollten fest sein, aber die Mitte des Kuchens sollte noch immer wackeln, wenn man an der Form rüttelt. Aus dem Ofen holen, den Kuchen mit einem Messer von der Form lösen und in der Form mindestens 4 Stunden abkühlen lassen.
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PrintSan Sebastian Cheesecake with Cherries (Burnt Cheesecake)
- Prep Time: 00:20
- Cook Time: 01:00
- Total Time: 05:30
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Cuisine: France
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
One of my favorite cheesecakes ever: Burnt Cheesecake aka. San Sebastian Cheesecake with Cherries. So delicious and so easy to prepare!
Ingredients
32 oz. (900g) cream cheese, at room temperature
5.6 oz. (160g) xylitol or sugar
6 medium eggs
14 oz. (400g) heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
8.8 oz. (250g) fresh cherries, pitted
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions
1. Wash, dry, and pit the cherries. Place them in a bowl, add the cornstarch and mix until the cherries are evenly coated with the starch. Set aside.
2. Add the cream cheese and xylitol (or sugar) to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt and mix well. Sift the flour into the bowl and stir in just briefly. Let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes so the flour can absorb some of the liquid.
3. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a 9 inches (23cm) springform tin with baking parchment and grease lightly. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the baking tin and place the cherries evenly spaced out on top. If some of the cherries don’t want to sink you can press them down with your fingers. Place in the center of the oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes. The edges of the cheesecake should be firm, but the center should still jiggle a bit if you move the baking tin. Remove from the oven, loosen the cake from the pan with a knife, and let cool in the pan for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
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