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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe

Servings: 10-12
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4-6 hours or overnight

Ingredients

Crust:

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

Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

Crème Brûlée Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
2. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined (do not overmix).
4. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.

3. Bake the Cheesecake:

1. Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.
2. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the dish to create a water bath (about halfway up the sides of the pan).
3. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
4. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
5. Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight.

4. Add the Crème Brûlée Topping:

1. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup sugar evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
2. Using a kitchen torch, carefully melt the sugar until it forms a golden, glassy crust. (If you don’t have a torch, place the cheesecake under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.)
3. Let the caramelized sugar cool and harden before serving.

Serving Tip

Slice with a warm knife (cleaning between cuts) for neat slices, and serve plain or with fresh berries.

Enjoy your decadent Crème Brûlée Cheesecake! 🍰✨