Rich and Rustic Basque Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)
Basque Cheesecake, also known as Tarta de Queso, is a no‑frills, high‑impact dessert hailing from San Sebastián's famed restaurant, La Viña. Unlike traditional cheesecakes, rustic Basque Cheesecake is baked at a high temperature to achieve a caramelized, almost burnt top with crackled edges. Inside, it's rich, custardy, and melt‑in‑your‑mouth—pure cheese heaven. The creamy Basque Cheesecake has fewer components than typical cheesecakes, but its flavor is more profound. With its trademark burnt top, it’s as photogenic as it is delicious.
- Time: 60 min
Source: Recipes Maria
Ingredients
- lbs cream cheese , room temperature
- large eggs
- granulated sugar
- fl oz heavy cream
- all-purpose flour